Superior CST38MH Installation Instructions Manual page 6

Platform
metal
safety strips
Figure 8
*
metal
safety strips
Figure 9
The safety strips should extend in front and
sides of the fireplace opening 2" (51 mm) . In
the event a wooden support is used to elevate
the fireplace above the floor, a "Z" type safety
strip should be fabricated and used to protect
the front surface of the wood support as well
as the floor beneath the hearth extension (see
Figures 8 and 9). The safety strips should be
tacked down to prevent possible movement.
Note: The "Z" type safety strip is not sup-
plied.
step 3. Refer to fireplace drawings and speci-
fications on Pages 7 and 8 for framing
dimensions and details. False header
may be positioned directly on top of
the fireplace spacers (see Figures 10,
11 and 12).
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under no circumstances can the
fireplace top spacers (Figure
13) be removed or modified,
nor may you notch the header to
fit around or be installed lower
than the spacers. The header
may be in direct contact with
the top spacers but may not be
supported by them.
" min.
(51 mm)
*
" min.
*
(51 mm)
Figure 10
If the appliance is to be elevated above floor
level, a solid continuous platform must be
constructed.
The header may rest on the top metal spacers,
but must not be notched to fit around them.
Consult all local codes.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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4 x 6 header
 x 4 false
header
spacer
no combustible
materials in
shaded areas
Figure 11
Figure 12
no
combustible
materials in
shaded areas