NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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1. Estimate the total weight of the fireplace
system including chimney and surround ma-
terials such as brick, stone, etc., to be in-
stalled. Shipping weights for the fireplace
may be found on page 18.
2. Measure the square footage of the floor
space to be occupied by the system, surrounds
and hearth extensions.
3. Note the floor construction, i.e. 2 x 6’s, 2 x 8’s
or 2 x 10’s, single or double joists, type and
thickness of floor boards.
4. Use this information and consult your local
building code to determine if you need addi-
tional support.
CAUTION: DO NOT BLOCK THE HEAT-CIRCU-
LATING AIR INLET AND OUTLET PORTS ON
CIRCULATING MODELS. DOING SO MAY RE-
SULT IN A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
If you plan to raise the fireplace and hearth
extension, build the platform assembly then
position fireplace and hearth extension on top.
Secure the platform to the floor to prevent
possible shifting.
INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE
Step 1. Slide the fireplace into prepared fram-
ing or position fireplace in its final position and
frame later.
The fireplace may not be recessed into a com-
bustible floor. Maintain the floor to hearth clear-
ance established by the fireplace lower front
face.
Step 2. Insert the provided metal safety strips,
beneath the fireplace as illustrated (
Figures 6, 7
and 8
). The safety strips should overlap ¹⁄₂" for
continual coverage of the floor.
Note: Safety strips are not required when fire-
place rests on a noncombustible surface.
To Install
Step 1. Slide the fireplace into prepared fram-
ing or position fireplace in its final position and
frame later.
Step 2. Insert the metal safety strips, packaged
with the fireplace, beneath the fireplace as illus-
trated (
Figures 6 and 7
). The safety strips should
overlap 1" for continual coverage of the floor.
DO NOT permanently place furniture or other
items such as decorative pillows within 60" of
the fireplace front face.
ASSEMBLY STEPS
Note: The following steps represent the nor-
mal sequence of installation. Each installation
is unique, however, and might require a differ-
ent sequence.
1. Position firebox prior to framing or into
prepared framing.
2. Install the chimney system.
3. Field wire main power supply to BCF models
for fan kit and install CF-ADK adapter kit. (Elec-
trical connections should only be performed by
an experienced, licensed/certified tradesman.)
4. Install optional outside combustion air kit.
5. Plumb gas line if a decorative gas appliance
will be used. (Gas connections should only be
performed by an experienced, licensed/certi-
fied tradesman.)
6. Complete the installation, finish wall mate-
rial, surround and hearth extension to your
individual taste.
7. Assemble and attach optional glass door
assembly.
Study the three dimensional illustration (
Fig-
ure 1
) to get a general idea of each element of
your fireplace system.
PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES
The fireplace may be installed directly on a
combustible floor or raised on a platform of an
appropriate height. Do not place fireplace on
carpeting, vinyl or other soft floor coverings. It
may, however, be placed on flat wood, ply-
wood, particle board or other hard surfaces.
Be sure fireplace rests on a solid continuous
floor or platform with appropriate framing for
support and so that no cold air can enter the
room from under the fireplace.
The fireplace may be positioned and then the
framing built around it, or the framing may be
constructed and the fireplace positioned into
the opening.
Usually, no special floor support is needed for
the fireplace, however, to be certain:
Figure 7
Note: Install the hearth extension only as illus-
trated.
The safety strips should extend from front and
sides of the fireplace 2". In the event a wooden
support is used to elevate the fireplace above
the floor, a “Z” type safety strip should be
fabricated and used to protect the front surface
of the wood support as well as the floor beneath
the hearth extension (
Figures 8 and 9
). The
safety strips should be tacked down to prevent
possible movement.
Note: The “Z” type safety strip is not supplied
by Superior.
Step 3. Refer to fireplace drawings and speci-
fications on pages 6 and 7 for framing
dimen-
sions and details. Framing header may be posi-
tioned directly on the fireplace top spacers.
Figure 6
Note: Safety strips are not required when fire-
place rests on a non-combustible surface.
1/2" Space
Metal Safety Strip
Floor
Hearth
Extension
Maintain
1/2" Air Space
At Back
And Sides
Combustible
Wall
1/2" Space
Metal Safety Strip Floor
Hearth
Extension
Platform
Maintain
1/2" Air Space
At Back
And Sides
Combustible
Wall
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