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Pre-InstallatIon
PreParatIon
Continued
FRAMING
1. Frame appliance enclosure as illustrated in
Figures 7 and 8.
Note:
If a wall covering is used to line the
enclosure, then all measurements must be
from the surface of the covering.
2. Place the appliance into the framing and
secure it.
Note:
If appliance is to be raised above floor
level, a platform must be built to support the
appliance.
3. Install the supply line to the appliance using a
1/2" NPT black iron gas line terminating 2
5
/
16
"
above the bottom of the appliance. The gas line
must be installed through the lower left side ac-
cess point or alternate access hole in the bottom
of the appliance (see Figure 19, page 13).
4. Repack insulation around the gas line to cover
any remaining openings in the conduit sleeve.
Prepare the incoming gas line with teflon tape
or pipe joint compound and hook-up incoming
gas line to the flexible gas line.
Note:
If 1/2" NPT black iron pipe does not
mate with fitting at the end of flexible gas line,
remove fitting and replace with a 37 degree
flare 3/4"-12, 1/2" NPT (female) fitting.
WARNING: When finishing
appliance, do not overlap com
-
bustible material onto the black
front face. Brick, tile or other non
-
combustible materials may be
applied to the face provided that
any gap is between the material
used and the face is caulked with
a noncombustible caulking.
Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
B
C
A
M36E(B,H),
M36EP(B,H)
VM36E(B,H),
VM36EP(B,H)
M42E(B,H),
M42EP(B,H)
VM42E(B,H),
VM42EP(B,H)
A
40
3
/
8
" (100 mm) 44
3
/
8
" (111 mm)
B
1
3
/
8
" (543 mm) 3
1
/
8
" (587 mm)
C
41
1
/
4
" (1048 mm) 48
1
/
4
" (16 mm)
Figure 8 - Corner Installation Guidelines
A
B
C
D
M36E(B,H),
M36EP(B,H)
VM36E(B,H),
VM36EP(B,H)
M42E(B,H),
M42EP(B,H)
VM42E(B,H),
VM42EP(B,H)
A
4
1
/
"
(6.3 mm)
7
9
/
16
"
(700.1 mm)
B
73
7
/
8
"
(1876.4 mm)
83
7
/
8
"
(130.4 mm)
C
5
3
/
16
"
(136 mm)
59
5
/
16
"
(1506.6 mm)
D
17
1
/
4
"
(438. mm)
19
1
/
"
(495.3 mm)
These Dimensions Allow for a 3/4"
Clearance at Sides and Back of Fireplace.
However, 0" Clearance is Permitted
3/4" Clearance Not Required at
Nailing Flanges