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Heat & Glo HW8040 Insulation Blanket Install Manual

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Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • HW8040 • 18121 Rev C • 05/07 1
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Models:
HW8040 Heat Wrap
Installation
Instructions
This Heat Wrap™ Fireplace Insulation Blanket has been tested for use with specifi c Hearth & Home Technologies fi replaces
and is listed as a fi replace part. Check with your local building code agency before you begin installation to ensure compli-
ance with local codes, including the need for permits and follow-up inspections. If you encounter any problems regarding
code approvals, or if you need clarifi cation of any of the instructions contained here, contact your Hearth & Home Technolo-
gies Inc. dealer. For the dealer nearest you, please visit www.hearthnhome.com.
Note: An arrow (¨) found in the text signifi es change in content.
Sharp Edges
• Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses during installation.
CAUTION
Fire Risk
• Must maintain 1/2 in. air space to combustible
materials.
WARNING
Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • HW8040 • 18121 Rev C • 05/07
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• Position the edge of the Heat Wrap as shown in Figure 1.
Lap the insulation over the top of the unit by two inches
and secure the retaining brackets using screws provided
in the fastener package. Retaining brackets must be used
to secure the Heat Wrap to the fi replace.
• Pull the Heat Wrap fi replace insulation blanket down and
staple it to the fl oor.
• If the installation of an outside air kit, gas line or fan
kit junction box will occur, slit the Heat Wrap in the
appropriate location with a utility knife.
• Holes in the foil face of the Heat Wrap may be sealed
with foil tape or duct tape.
80 in. (203 cm)
Shipped Length
40 in.
(102 cm)
Shipped
Length
• Cut the Heat Wrap to the length specifi ed below:
Fireplace
Fireplace Opening
Width
Finished
Insulation
Length
EL36, RH36 36 in. (91.4 cm) 74 in. (188 cm)
EL42, RH42 42 in. (106.7 cm) 80 in. (203 cm)
EHS3633 33 in. (83.8 cm) 52 in. (132 cm)
ND4842, NB4842 42 in. (106.7 cm) 64 in. (163 cm)
ND4236, NB4236 36 in. (91.4 cm) 61 in. (155 cm)
ND3933, NB3933 33 in. (83.8 cm) 58 in. (147 cm)
ND3630, NB3630 30 in. (76.2 cm) 55 in. (140 cm)
CD4842, CB4842, CNXT4842 42 in. (106.7 cm) 80 in. (203 cm)
CD4236, CB4236, CNXT4236 36 in. (91.4 cm) 74 in. (188 cm)
RBV4842 42 in. (106.7 cm) 76 in. (193 cm)
RBV4236 36 in. (91.4 cm) 70 in. (178 cm)
BCBV36 36 in. (91.4 cm) 62 in. (157 cm)
Two screws hold
each retaining
bracket
Bottom of Heat Wrap
stapled to floor
Edge of Heat Wrap to
front edge of fireplace
2 in. (5.1 cm) of Heat
Wrap to overlap top
of fireplace
Figure 1 Position and Fasten Heat Wrap
Note: Compression (bunching and packing) of the insulation
may reduce its ability to perform its intended use.
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