Heatilator • I80 CAN-US • 4013-203 Rev F • 04/08
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Note: When elevating the fi replace above the hearth exten-
sion the front of the elevated platform must be protected with
a protective metal hearth strip as shown in Figure 4.19.
Raised Platform
Floor
2 in.
(51 mm)
1 in. (25 mm) min.
overlap
2 in.
(51 mm)
Top piece must overlap
bottom piece
Figure 4.19 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform
Important: To ensure proper fi t of the glass doors, check
fi replace opening for square. Measure diagonal distances
of the opening to make sure they are equal. If they are not,
continue to shim fi replace until those diagonals are equal.
Metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm) under the front
of the fireplace and must extend beyond the front
and sides of fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm)
.
1 in. overlap
Figure 4.18 Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
Fire Risk!
• Metal hearth strips MUST be installed.
Sparks or embers may ignite fl ooring.
WARNING
E. Level the Fireplace
Level fi replace side-to-side and front-to-back. Shim with
noncombustible material, such as sheet metal, as neces-
sary. Secure fi replace (using nailing fl anges located on ei-
ther side of fi replace) to the vertical framing.
D. Place the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
Included with your fi replace you will fi nd two metal hearth strips
measuring approximately 26 in. x 4 in. (660 mm x 102 mm).
These strips are used to provide added protection where the
fi replace and the hearth extension meet.
Slide each metal strip 2 in. (51 mm) under the front edge of
the fi replace. The individual pieces must overlap each other
by 1 in. (25 mm) minimum in the middle of the fi replace to
provide continuous coverage of the fl oor. See Figure 4.18.
These metal strips should extend from the front and sides of
the fi replace opening by 2 in. (51 mm).