Hearth and Home Technologies CASTLEWOOD 42 - Manual (Page 12)

Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • 4070-300 Rev D • 11/11 12
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Installation of Fireplace
Position the Fireplace
This fireplace may be placed on either a combustible
or noncombustible continouous flat surface. Follow the
instructions for framing in Section 3.D. Slide the fireplace
into position. Be sure to provide the minimum air clear-
ance at the sides and back of the fireplace assembly. See
Section 3.B.
FIre Risk!
Prevent contact with sagging, loose
insulation.
Do NOT instal against vapor barriers or
exposed
insulation.
Cooling Air Hoods must be installed if
instaling
on a combustible surface.
WARNING
Level the fireplace side-to-side and front-to-back. Shim with
noncombustible material, such as sheet metal, as neces-
sary. Secure the fireplace (using the nailing flanges located
on either side of the fireplace) to the vertical framing.
Protective metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm) under the
front of the fireplace and must extend beyond the front
and sides of fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm).
1 in. (25 mm)
overlap
Figure 4.1 Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
Raised Platform
Floor
2 in.
(51 mm)
1 in. (25 mm) min.
overlap
2 in.
(51 mm)
Top piece must overlap
bottom piece
Figure 4.2 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform
Note: When elevating the fireplace above the hearth
extension the front of the elevated platform must be
protected with a protective metal hearth strip.
Important: To ensure proper fit of the glass doors, check
the fireplace opening for square. Measure diagonal
distances of the opening to make sure they are equal.
If they are not, continue to shim the fireplace until those
diagonals are equal.
•
Place the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
Fire Risk!
• Metal hearth strips MUST be installed.
Sparks or embers may ignite flooring.
WARNING
Included with your fireplace you will find two metal hearth strips
measuring approximately 26 in. x 4 in. (660 mm x 102 mm).
These strips are used to provide added protection where the
fireplace and the hearth extension meet when installed on
a combustible service.
Slide each metal strip 2 in. (51 mm) under the front edge of
the fireplace. The individual pieces must overlap each other
by 1 in. (25 mm) minimum in the middle of the fireplace to
provide continuous coverage of the floor. See Figure 4.1.
These metal strips should extend from the front and sides of
the fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm).
A. Secure the Fireplace
Level the Fireplace