Heat & Glo EXCLAIM-50 Owner's Manual page 40

Raised Hearth Extension Framing
The hearth framing must be constructed of non-combusti-
ble materials and placed on an HX4 or equivalent material
(Figures 11.2-11.4). When creating the platform, allow for
the thickness of the non-combustible finishing materials
(Figure 11.5).
IMPORTANT! Hear th extension design must be
determined before installation of fireplace.
Continuous,
non-combustible sealant
1/2 in. Micore
Tile, stone or other
or equivalent
non-combustible material
insulation
(see Table 11.2)
Floor constructed of wood or
other combustible material
Figure 11.2 Hearth Extension Construction
20 in. Min.
Hearth Extension
Non-combustible
Finishing Material
Non-combustible
Framing Material
1/2 in. Micore
or equivalent
insulation
Figure 11.3 Raised Platform Hearth Extension Detail
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Protective
Metal Hearth
Strip
2 in. (51 mm)
required
Protective Metal Floor
Hearth Strips
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Non-combustible
Framing Material
Hearth must
extend at least
12 in. beyond
the fireplace
opening on both
sides.
Figure 11.4 Raised Platform Hearth Extension-Framing Materials
Non-combustible
Finishing Materials
Figure 11.5 Raised Platform Hearth Extension-Finishing Materi-
als
1/2 in. Micore
or equivalent
20 in. Min.