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FRAMING
Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. • Kozy Heat Fireplaces
#BAY-36-L & BW R.8 July 2019
3.3 Stand-off Assembly and Installation
WARNING: The top stand-offs provide minimum clearance to the
header. Use only non-combustible material in this area for the entire
width of the fireplace. DO NOT use wood, sheetrock, et cetera, in this
zone.
Top stand-off brackets must be formed and attached prior to
positioning fireplace into framed opening.
NOTE: If installing trim kit assembly, please refer to Section 4.0 Facing
1. Remove and save (4) screws securing stand-off heat shields and
stand-off brackets on top of the fireplace.
2. Form each top stand-off bracket by bending at perforations, as
shown.
3. Align the holes in the formed top stand-offs with the holes in
the fireplace top. Secure with the (4) screws previously removed
along with (4) screws located on top of the fireplace.
4. Form stand-off heat shields as shown. The flange will face up and
to the back of the fireplace.
5. Align the in the stand-off heat shields with the holes in the
top stand-off brackets Secure with (8) screws provided in the
fireplace components packet.
3.4 Nailing Flange Assembly
and Installation
CAUTION: Never permanently remove these assemblies from the
fireplace—they must be secured regardless of finish material used.
1. Remove (2) nailing flanges from the right and left side of the
fireplace.
2. Align nailing flange with holes on outside corners of fireplace,
with the stand-off flanges on the nailing flanges facing away
from the fireplace
3. Secure the nailing flanges to the fireplace with screws (provided)
through the slots in nailing flanges.
4. Bend perforation on nailing flange until parallel with fireplace
face. Do not bend toward fireplace face.
5. Position framing stud against the small stand-off (located on
backside of nailing flange). Secure with nails or screws.
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When installed, the nailing flanges provide the minimum ¼ in
(6 mm) clearance from the sides of the fireplace to framing.
Figure 3.1, Nailing Flange and Stand-off Assembly and Installation
STAND-OFF BRACKETS AS SHIPPED
FORMED STAND-OFFS AND NAILING FLANGES
TOP VIEW
Stand-off
Flange
Framing Studs
1/4” (6mm)
Clearance
Stand-off
Flange
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
Nailing Flanges
As Shipped
