Table of Contents
Advertisement
E. Secure and Level the Fireplace
This fireplace may be placed on either a combustible or
noncombustible continuous flat surface. Slide the fireplace
into position. Be sure to provide the minimum 1-1/2 in. air
clearance at the sides and back of the fireplace.
The fireplace should be positioned so the face of the non-
combustible material on the fireplace will be flush with the
face of the drywall on the walls.
Level the fireplace and shim as necessary.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
loose insulation.
•
DO NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed
insulation.
•
Secure insulation and vapor barriers.
•
Provide minimum air space clearances at the sides and
back of the fireplace assembly.
F. Protective Metal Hearth Strips
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
strips MUST be installed on combustible surfaces. DO
NOT cover metal strips with combustible materials.
Sparks or embers may ignite flooring.
WARNING! Risk of fire!
embers or other burning material falling from the
fireplace may ignite flooring or concealed combustible
surfaces.
•
Protective metal hearth strips MUST be installed.
•
Hearth extensions MUST be installed exactly as
specified.
• Locate the two protective metal hearth strips measuring
approximately 26 in. x 4 in. (660 mm x 102 mm) included
with this fireplace.
• Slide each metal strip 2 in. (51 mm) under front edge of
fireplace.
• Overlap strips in the middle of fireplace opening by 1 in.
(25 mm) minimum.
• Metal strips must extend beyond the front and sides
of the fireplace opening by at least 2 in. (51 mm),
Figure 3.6).
• Protect the front of a platform elevated above the hearth
extension with metal strips (not included with fireplace)
per Figure 3.7. See
instructions.
Prevent contact with sagging,
Protective metal hearth
High temperatures, sparks,
Section 6
for hearth extension
Majestic • Ashland ASH50 Installation Manual • 4059-900 • Rev E • 04/19
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).
Figure 3.6
Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
Top piece must overlap
bottom piece
Raised Platform
2 in.
(51 mm)
2 in.
(51 mm)
Figure 3.7
Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform
1 in. (25 mm)
overlap
1 in. (25 mm) min.
overlap
Floor
13
Advertisement
Table of Contents
