Protective Metal Hearth Strips; Facing Material - Heatilator C40 Installation Manual

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 fl ooring.
WARNING! Risk of fi re!
embers or other burning material falling from the
fi replace may ignite fl ooring or concealed combustible
surfaces.
• Protective metal hearth strips MUST be installed.
• Hearth extensions MUST be installed exactly as
specifi ed.
• Locate the two protective metal hearth strips measuring
approximately 26 in. x 4 in. (660 mm x 102 mm) included
with this fi replace.
• Slide each metal strip 2 in. (51 mm) under front edge of
fi replace.
• Overlap strips in the middle of fi replace opening by 1 in.
(25 mm) minimum.
• Metal strips must extend beyond the front and sides
of the fi replace opening by at least 2 in. (51 mm),
Figure 3.7).
• Protect the front of a platform elevated above the hearth
extension with metal strips (not included with fi replace)
per Figure 3.8. See
instructions.
Pallet Mounting/Floor
Brackets
Metal strips 2 in. (51 mm) under edge of Fireplace
and Hearth Extension and extended 2 in. (51 mm)
beyond both sides of fireplace opening.
Nail or screw metal strips in place.
Figure 3.7 Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
Top piece must overlap
Raised Platform
2 in.
(51 mm)
2 in.
(51 mm)
Figure 3.8 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform
Heatilator • C40 Constitution • 480-2340 Installation Manual • Rev B 01-29-13
Protective metal hearth
High temperatures, sparks,
Section 6 for hearth extension
1in. (25 mm) Overlap
bottom piece
1 in. (25 mm) min.
overlap
Floor
Nail or screw metal strips in place.
G. Facing Material
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Follow these instructions exactly.
Facing materials must be installed properly to prevent
fi re.
No materials may be substituted without authorization by
Hearth & Home Technologies
TOOLS NEEDED: Powered drill with #2 Phillips head bit;
caulking gun.
Only non-combustible materials (supplied with fi replace)
may be used to cover the metal fi replace front.
NOTE: All boards are pre-drilled for your convenience.
Boards MUST be attached in the following order:
bottom, top, and then the two sides, red-painted side
out. The top and bottom board should each have a hang
tag attached. Leave them attached for referral for the
fi nishing operation.
• Attach the bottom board to the bottom of the outer
fi replace can with enclosed screws, ensuring the board
is centered. DO NOT remove hang tags.
• Center and attach the top board to the outer can and
framing members. DO NOT remove hang tags.
• Using the Super Calstick, run a light bead (1/8 in.
minimum) between the metal surface of the fi replace
and the butt edges of the top board.
• Ensuring the top of the side pieces and the top board
align, attach the side pieces to the outer can and framing
members.
• Use a wet or dry towel or a soft brush to remove any
dust or dirt from facing material.
Top
Board
Side
Board
Bottom
Board
Figure 3.9 Apply Non-combustible Materials
See Figure 3.9.
Apply bead of
Super Calstick to
edge here
DO NOT
Side
remove hang
Board
tags
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