Raised Hearth Specifications - Mendota SEABROOK D-30 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

RAISED HEARTH SPECIFICATIONS

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In most installations, a 16" non-combustible protector is required in front of the glass surface of the unit
on the floor or raised hearth. This protection can be any non-combustible material such as 24 gauge
sheet metal, tile, brick, concrete board, etc. If replacing a wood-burning insert with this gas insert, the
existing and approved hearth protection will provide adequate floor protection.
If a raised hearth extends less than 16", refer to the diagram above and the following procedure to see if
additional floor protection is required.
Project a line (using string or a tape measure) from the top of the lower grill to the edge of the raised
hearth, continuing on to the floor. If the point of intersection with the floor is beyond 16" from the In-
sert, then no further floor protection is required. If the intersection is less than 16" from the Insert then
additional non-combustible floor protection is required to meet the minimum 16".
For installations where the fireplace is raised 16" or more (from the top of the lower grill) above the
floor or if the floor is non-combustible (stone, brick, etc.), a non-combustible protector is not required.
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