ZCV34
– Non-Vented Chase VS Vented Chase - Choose Your Installation
FRAMED AS NON-VENTED CHASE:
(Fireplace is installed As Shipped, with
Ventilation Plates in place.)
This is a traditional fireplace installation where the
fireplace is built into a non-vented chase.
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Only non-combustible materials may cover the face
of the fireplace.
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Chase wall surface temperature will be warmer.
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Mantel height is higher than Vented Chase.
FRAMED AS VENTED CHASE:
(Ventilation Plates are removed from fireplace as
shown below before it is installed into a Vented
Chase.)
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Inside walls of the chase must be drywalled.
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Combustible materials may cover the face of the fireplace.
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Chase walls will be cool to the touch.
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Mantel can be made of combustible material and extend from
the top of the fireplace opening.
ZCV34 -Vented Chase- Removal of Vent Covers- See Vented Chase Framing
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CAUTION: IF VENTILATION PLATES ARE REMOVED, YOU MUST VENT THE CHASE!
INSIDE OF CHASE WALLS MUST BE DRYWALLED.
STEP 2:
Bend Side Tabs
Up 90° on Vent Outer
Cover and flip part over
Header Standoff
Outer Half Shield -
Discard
Vent Inner Cover -
Discard
Vent Outer Cover
Side Tab
Header Standoff
Vent Outer Cover
Header Standoff
Vent Outer Cover
STEP 3:
Install Vent
Outer Cover in new
position and set
Standoffs in place.
Side Tab
STEP 1:
Using a 1/4” Hex Driver,
remove the following components:
Fireplace before
conversion
Fireplace after
conversion
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