Floor Protection - Martin 400BWBA Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

INSTALLING FIREPLACE ON COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR
If fireplace is installed on a combustible floor, protect the floor area either side of the fireplace opening and in the front
with an insulating non-combustible hearth extension. (16" [400 unit] or 20" [500 unit] minimum in front of fireplace and
8" minimum on both sides. See Figures 6 through 12.
8"
Min.
16" Min.
(400 Unit)
6" Min. Brick
20" Min.
or Stone
(500 Unit)
from Top
of Platform
Brick or Stone Hearth Extension
52" (400 Models)
66" (500 Models)
Figure 6 - Installing Floor
Protection (Circulating Model)
Note: Do not block the side air
vents or air inlet louvers on
the lower front of the fireplace
with hearth extension.
Air vents and air inlet louvers allow
necessary cooling air around the fire-
place. Determine the finished height of
the hearth extension to be used. Raise
the fireplace on a platform, if necessary,
to prevent blocking of air openings and
lower louvered panel.
Note: No platform is needed if
hearth extension does
not exceed 1" thick for
circulating units or 6½" for
radiant units.
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Fireplace
8"
Min.
16" Min.
(400 Unit)
6" Min. Brick
20" Min.
or Stone
(500 Unit)
from Top
of Platform
Brick or Stone Hearth Extension
52" (400 Models)
66" (500 Models)
Figure 6 - Installing Floor Protection (Radiant Model)

FLOOR PROTECTION

Hearth Extension Clearances & Width
On Both Sides
Front of Fireplace
Extension Width
Air Vents — DO NOT BLOCK
Metal Safety Strip Must Be
Use if Unit Is Placed on
Combustible Floor
Platform May Extend Under Hearth
Extension if Desired
400 Unit 500 Unit
8" Min. 8" Min.
16" Min. 20" Min.
52" 66"
Fireplace
Platform
(If Necessary)
Metal Safety Strip
Must Be Use if
Unit Is Placed on
Combustible Floor
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