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Gas Knockout Location
STEP 18- Installing the Firescreen.
Attach the firescreen to the fireplace side, utilizing
the (2) hairpin clips from the enclosed fastener pack-
age. Use pliers to insert the clip through the last
strand of screen wire and into the hole at the mid-
point of the fireplace side.
STEP 19 - Installing the Glass Doors.
If desired, or required by local building Codes, install
the glass doors using the instructions supplied with
the particular set of doors you have chosen.
STEP 20 - Positioning the Hearth Extension.
Position and secure the hearth extension over the
protective metal strips that have been placed partially
under the firebox front. See Figure 19. These strips
should be protruding approximately two inches from
under the fireplace front. Seal the crack between the
hearth extension and fireplace with a non-com-
bustible sealant.
STEP 21 - Applying Finishing Materials on the
Hearth Extension.
Apply the non-combustible finishing material of your
choice to the hearth extension. Do not install com-
bustible materials over the black face of the fire-
place This poses a safety hazard and may start a
fire. You may only use non-combustible material
over the black face of the fireplace. Refer to Figure 7
for combustible material information.
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Figure 18
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Positioning the Hearth Extension
CONSTRUCTING A CHASE
A chase is a vertical box-like enclosure built around
the chimney and firebox. A chase may be constructed
for the fireplace a n d chimney or for the chimney only.
It is most commonly constructed on an outside wall.
In cold climates, it is recommended that the chase
floor be insulated using batt type insulation between
the floor joists.
Three examples of chase applications are shown in
Figure 20.
1.
Fireplace and chimney enclosed in an exterior
chase.
2.
Chimney offset through exterior wall and
enclosed in chase.
3.
Chase constructed on roof.
Chase Constructions
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Figure 19
Figure 20
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