Installation guide
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Burntech® Weight Determination
The following are dead load weight estimates for the Burntech® Fireplace.
Table I
Fireplace Model
TFS-33 TFS-39 TFS-44 TFS-49 TFS-63
Fireplace Weight
835 lbs. 1,194 lbs. 1,250 lbs. 1,359 lbs. 1,704 lbs.
Mortar, Rebar &
Ready Mix Concrete
200 lbs. 350 lbs. 357 lbs. 364 lbs. 370 lbs.
Firebrick Lining
290 lbs. 333 lbs. 345 lbs. 356 lbs. 435 lbs.
Damper/Anchor Plate
17 lbs. 17 lbs. 17 lbs. 17 lbs. 21 lbs.
Steel Platform
89 lbs. 94 lbs. 96 lbs. 100 lbs. 132 lbs.
Floor Area
37” x 28” (7.2 ft²) 42” x 28” (8.12 ft²) 48” x 28” (9.33 ft²) 53” x 28” (10.30 ft²) 67” x 28” (13 ft²)
Other Weight Considerations:
Fireplace nished facing (surround): This information needs to be obtained from the contractor.
Weight of metal ue: See chimney manufacturer’s weight specications. Some chimney systems can weigh up to 50 lbs per
lineal foot.
Table II - Deection Limits
Construction L S or W D +L1
Floor Members
I/360 --- I/240
1
For wood structural members having a moisture content of less than 16 per cent at time of installation and used under dry
conditions, the deection resulting from L + 0.5D is permitted to be substituted for the deection resulting from L + D.
Note that Burntech® cannot accept responsibility for structural oor support details. All drawings are presented as mere illustrations
to indicate the presence of the underlying oor system. It is the responsibility of the general contractor/installer to consult with a
local licensed design professional for guidance in building a proper oor support system.
1)
2)
F
10"
4"
Figure 21
A
Model A
TFS-33 32”
TFS-39 38”
TFS-44 43”
TFS-49 48”
TFS-63 62”
Figure 22
2” min
clearance
Fireplace
outline
Dim. “A”
10”
Typical Anchorage
Layout
EXAMPLE ONLY
SECTION VIEW
ROTATED 90CW
Figure 23