• Level the Fireplace
Level the fireplace side-to-side and front-to-back. Shim
with noncombustible material, such as sheet metal, as
necessary. Secure the fireplace (using the pallet mount-
ing brackets located on either side of the fireplace) to the
vertical subfloor.
Pallet Mounting
Brackets
Metal strips 2 in. (51mm) under edge of
Fireplace and Hearth Extension and 2 in.
(51mm) on both side of fireplace opening.
Nail or screw metal strips in place.
Figure 18.1 Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
Top piece must overlap
Raised Platform
2 in.
(51 mm)
2 in.
(51 mm)
Figure 18.2 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform
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1 in. (25mm) Overlap
bottom piece
1 in. (25 mm) min.
overlap
Floor
Nail or screw metal strips in place.
Heat & Glo • NorthStar EPA Fireplace • 480-1081C
September 1, 2008