Hearth & Home Technologies Montana-36 User Manual

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4039-150 Rev B

MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

Do not apply combustible finishing materials over any part of the stainless face of this fireplace or a structure fire may

result. The fireplace front may only be covered with noncombustible materials such as ceramic tile, brick or stone. Do not

cover or block any cooling air slots. Do not cover any portion of the opening to the fireplace that would prevent the

installation of an authorized glass door.

Figure 6 - Sidewalls and Surrounds

4. Sidewalls/Surrounds

Adjacent combustible side walls must be

located a minimum of 12 from the

fireplace opening. See Figure 6. If you

are using a decorative surround

constructed of combustible material, it

must be located within the shaded area

defined in Figure 6. Short stub walls are

also acceptable if they are contained

within the shaded area.

CLEARANCES!

A minimum 1½ air clearance must be maintained

at the back and sides of the fireplace assembly ex-

cept at the nailing flange where the clearance is ½.
Chimney sections at any level require a 2 minimum

air space clearance between the framing and chim-

ney section.

3. Frame the Fireplace

Figure 5 shows a typical framing (using 2 x 4 lumber) of the

fireplace, assuming combustible materials are used. All

required clearances to combustibles around the fireplace must

be adhered to. Any framing across the top of the fireplace

must be above the level of the top standoffs.

2. Construct an Outdoor Enclosure

This fireplace is intended to be installed outside the house. It may be installed against the outside wall of the house or as a

freestanding fireplace on your porch, patio, or in your yard.

When installing the outdoor fireplace against an outside wall, it must be enclosed to prevent impact damage to the outside of the

fireplace. Build the outside enclosure out of standard building materials, being careful to maintain the minimum air clearances

specified in these installation instructions.

When installing this fireplace as a freestanding fireplace on your porch, patio or in your yard, it must be enclosed to prevent impact

damage to the fireplace. However, the enclosure must not be finished on all four sides. The exterior of the enclosure may be

finished in a textured plywood, a wood clapboard siding, brick, or a cultured stone. Vinyl siding is not recommended for use on the

front of the fireplace due to the heat the fireplace produces. This can cause the vinyl siding to deteriorate.

Figure 5 - Framing the Fireplace