Monessen Hearth 624WBPF User Manual
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624WBPF Woodburning Fireplace
Floor ProtectioN
If this fireplace is installed on a combustible floor, the floor area 16 inches in front of, and 8 inches ei-
ther side of the fireplace opening must be protected by an insulating noncombustible hearth extension.
Figures 6 & 7
With either type hearth extension minor shifting of the supporting floor or expansion and contraction
may eventually cause a crack to develop between the hearth extension and the face of the fireplace.
To help prevent the crack from developing, the hearth extension materials must be firmly fastened in
place. Wall ties should be screwed to the face of the fireplace and imbedded in the mortar joints of
brick, stone, or other non-combustible materials. The metal safety strip packed with the fireplace must
be placed beneath the fireplace and extended under the hearth extension or into a mortar joint of the
hearth extension as shown by Figure 8. In the event a crack does eventually develop, the metal safety
strip will serve as a barrier to prevent sparks or embers from falling from the fireplace onto combustible
flooring materials.
ther side of the fireplace opening must be protected by an insulating noncombustible hearth extension.
Figures 6 & 7
With either type hearth extension minor shifting of the supporting floor or expansion and contraction
may eventually cause a crack to develop between the hearth extension and the face of the fireplace.
To help prevent the crack from developing, the hearth extension materials must be firmly fastened in
place. Wall ties should be screwed to the face of the fireplace and imbedded in the mortar joints of
brick, stone, or other non-combustible materials. The metal safety strip packed with the fireplace must
be placed beneath the fireplace and extended under the hearth extension or into a mortar joint of the
hearth extension as shown by Figure 8. In the event a crack does eventually develop, the metal safety
strip will serve as a barrier to prevent sparks or embers from falling from the fireplace onto combustible
flooring materials.
Note: If noncombustible hearth extension materials are to be
placed at or below the level of the bottom of the fireplace, insu-
lation board is not required.
If the fireplace is recessed into the floor or the hearth is elevat-
ed with combustible materials, an MHSC H1652 hearth exten-
sion kit or equivalent must be used for additional protection.
placed at or below the level of the bottom of the fireplace, insu-
lation board is not required.
If the fireplace is recessed into the floor or the hearth is elevat-
ed with combustible materials, an MHSC H1652 hearth exten-
sion kit or equivalent must be used for additional protection.
FP2349
fireplace location
fireplace location
16”
36” Min.
8”
Hearth
Extension
Extension
Wall Shield
Installed Flush
with Wall
Board
(16” x 36” x
1/2” thick Non-
combustible
Board with ‘R’
Factor of 43 or
Less)
Installed Flush
with Wall
Board
(16” x 36” x
1/2” thick Non-
combustible
Board with ‘R’
Factor of 43 or
Less)
Hearth
Extension
Extension
Wall Shield on top of
Wall Board
(Model WS or Equiva-
lent)
Wall Board
(Model WS or Equiva-
lent)
Glass
Glass Door
Glass Door
1/2” Air Space
FP2349
Figure 6
FP2350
floor protection
floor protection
8”
29”
Min.
4”
Min.
Hearth
Extension
Extension
Glass Door
Glass Door
Glass
Hearth
Extension
Extension
Installation Minimums
with No Wall Shields
with No Wall Shields
Finished Combustible
Wall Clearance from
Fireplace Screen Open-
ing
Wall Clearance from
Fireplace Screen Open-
ing
FP2350
Figure 7
FP2183
safety strip
1/09
safety strip
1/09
2”
2”
2”
Metal Safety
Strip
(2 Required)
Strip
(2 Required)
Special ‘Z’
Metal Safety
Strip
(2 Required)
Metal Safety
Strip
(2 Required)
FP2183
Figure 8