Quadra-Fire 7100FP-GD-B Installation Manual page 38

B
Model # 7100FP
in.
mm
Figure 7.3 Minimum Hearth Extension Dimensions
• Fireplace and Hearth Extension fl ush on the fl oor
Non-combustible fl ooring a minimum of 20 in. (508 mm)
in front of and 8 in. (203 mm) to either side of the fuel
opening is required as shown in Figure 7.3.
The construction of, and materials used for a hearth
extension are shown in Figure 7.4. A hearth extension
of this construction may be covered with any non-
combustible decorative material and may have a
minimum thickness as per Figure 7.4. Seal gaps between
the hearth extension and the front of the fi replace with a
bead of non-combustible sealant or grout.
Fascia
Outer Can
Tile,marble or other
Flange
non-combustible finish material
Non-combustible
Minimum 20 in. (508mm) in front and
material supplied
8 in. (203mm) on sides to fuel loading doors
with unit.
Protective metal
Non-combustible sealant or grout
hearth strip
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minimum 4 in. (102 mm) Cement Board
or equivalent, (or two pieces HX4)
Figure 7.4 Fireplace and Hearth Extension Flush on the Floor.
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8 in. (203mm) minimum
from each side of
fuel loading door
A
A B
41 20
1041 508
Tile,marble or other
non-combustible
finish material
Combustible Floor
Quadra-Fire • 7100 FP • 433-3610 Installation Manual • Rev G • 5/27/14
• Fireplace installed fl ush on the fl oor and hearth extension
raised to bottom of fascia:
Non-combustible fl ooring a minimum of 20 in. (508 mm)
in front of and 8 in. (203 mm) to either side of the fuel
opening is required (see Figure 7.3).
• Raised Hearth Extension Framing
The hearth framing must be constructed of non-
combustible materials (such as metal framing or
equivalent material) and topped with two HX4s, or
equivalent material (Table 7.2).
When creating the platform, allow for the thickness of
the non-combustible fi nishing materials (Figure 7.5).
Fascia
Outer Can
Minimum 20 in. (508 mm) in front and
Flange
8 in. (203 mm) on sides to fuel loading doors
Non-combustible sealant or grout
Non-combustible
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
material supplied
with unit
Protective metal
hearth strip
Minimum 4 in. (102 mm) Cement Board
or equivalent, (or two pieces HX4)
Figure 7.5 Raised Hearth Extension to Bottom of Fascia
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Hearth extensions are to be installed only as illustrated
to prevent high tempertures from occurring on concealed
combustible materials.
Tile,marble or
other
non-combustible
finish material
Non-combustible
framing materials
Combustible Floor