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PREPARE THE FIREPLACE
The top stand-off brackets are attached to fireplace top in a flat state for shipping.
1. Remove and save (4) screws securing stand-off heat shield and stand-off brackets, and (4) screws located under stand-off brackets.
2. Form each stand-off bracket as shown.
3.
Re-attach stand-off brackets to fireplace using screws previously removed.
STAND-OFF ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
Figure 7a
WARNING
Top stand-off bracket must be attached to fireplace. Do not remove. Stand-off brackets are not load bearing.
Non-combustible zone: Stand-offs provide 10” (254mm) minimum clearance to header. Use only non-combustible material
in this area for entire width of fireplace. Do not use wood, sheetrock etc. in this zone. Other clearances apply. All clearances
must be maintained.
STAND-OFF BRACKETS AS SHIPPED
STAND-OFF BRACKETS INSTALLED
REMOVE SCREWS SECURING STAND-OFF BRACKETS
Figure 7b
FRAMING
STUD
NAILING FLANGE
FRAMING STUD
1/2” (13mm)
CLEARANCE
FRONT VIEW
AS SHIPPED
NAILING FLANGES
INSTALLED
NAILING
FLANGE
STAND-OFF TAB
TOP VIEW
BACK VIEW
STAND-OFF TAB
When installed, nailing flanges provide the minimum 1/2” (13mm) clearance from fireplace sides.
NAILING FLANGE ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
1. Remove (4) nailing flanges from fireplace sides.
2. Align nailing flange with holes on outside corners of fireplace, with the stand-offs tabs on the nailing flanges facing away from the
fireplace. Secure with the screws provided in components packet through slots in nailing flanges.
3. Bend perforation on nailing flange until parallel with fireplace face. Do not bend toward fireplace face.
4. Position framing stud against the stand-off tab (located on backside of nailing flange). Secure with nails or screws.
NOTE
Depending on facing material, the stand-off tabs can be adjusted forward or backward up to 1/2” (13mm).
CAUTION
Never permanently remove these assemblies from fireplace - they must be secured in place regardless of finish material used.
