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Framing
• The flange around the front of the cabinet must mate up to the finished face. Use the holes in the flange to secure the
cabinet. Alternately, extra mounting holes can be drilled through the cabinet where desired. Figure 5.
Framing and other combustible
materials are permitted to touch the
outside walls of the cabinet.
Top View
This Flange MUST be Flush with
Finished Facing.
Follow vent manufacturers
guidelines and maintain proper
clearance to combustibles.
Figure 5
• When determining the depth in your framing dimensions, the thickness of the finish material and any backers must be
taken into consideration. Figure 6.
• To determine the proper floor protection, the hearth must extend a minimum; 15-1/4” (US) or 27-1/4” / 692mm (CAN)
from the finished wall face.
NOTE: Combustible materials may contact any exterior surface of the cabinet.
Side View
Consider the wall finish material
thickness when planning the depth
of your framing. The image at right
shows adequate space for 1/2”
drywall.
1/2” space (Example)
This Flange MUST be
Flush with Finished Facing.
Figure 6
Framing leveling
bolts will fit here
Insert Mounting Frames securing holes
Mounting Frame Securing Points
- Once framing
is complete secure the mounting frame into the ZC
box using 2” sheet metal screws proper installation.
Figure 5.
