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FRAMING
1. Frame appliance enclosure as illustrated
in Figures 7 and 8.
Note: If a wall covering is used to line
enclosure, then all measurements must
be from surface of covering.
2. Place appliance into framing and se
-
cure.
Note: If appliance is to be raised above
floor level, a platform must be built to
support appliance.
3. Install supply line to appliance using a 1/2"
NPT black iron gas line terminating 2
5
/
16
"
above bottom of appliance. The gas line
must be installed through lower left side
access point or alternate access hole in
the bottom of appliance (see Figure 19,
page 13).
4. Repack insulation around gas line to cover
any remaining openings in conduit sleeve.
Prepare incoming gas line with teflon
tape or pipe joint compound and hook up
incoming gas line to 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
noncombustible 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
Figure 8 - Corner Installation Guidelines
A
B
C
D
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
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
" (102 cm)
44
3
/
8
" (112 cm)
B
21
3
/
8
" (54.3 cm)
23
1
/
8
" (58.7 cm)
C 41
1
/
4
" (104.8 cm)
48
1
/
4
" (122.6 cm)
M36E(B,H),
M36EP(B,H)
VM36E(B,H),
VM36EP(B,H)
M4E2(B,H),
M42EP(B,H)
VM42E(B,H),
VM42EP(B,H)
A
24
1
/
2
" (62.2 cm)
27
9
/
16
" (70 cm)
B
73
7
/
8
" (187.6 cm)
83
7
/
8
" (213 cm)
C 52
3
/
16
" (132.6 cm)
59
5
/
16
" (150.6 cm)
D
17
1
/
4
" (43.8 cm)
19
1
/
2
" (49.5 cm)
