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FRAMING
3.0 FRAMING
Figure 3.1, Stand-Off Assembly and Installation
3.1 Appliance Placement
Considerations
WARNING: Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
• This appliance must be installed on a level surface capable
of supporting the fireplace and venting. If possible, place the
fireplace in a position where the vent terminates between two
studs, eliminating the need for any additional framing,
• The fireplace must be placed directly on a wood or non-
combustible surface (not linoleum or carpet) extending the
entire depth and width of the fireplace
• This fireplace may be installed in a bedroom.
• Please be aware of the large amount of heat this fireplace will
produce when determining a location.
3.2 Stand-off Assembly and Installation
WARNING: The top stand-offs provide the 10 in (254 mm)
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.
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.
STAND-OFF BRACKETS AS SHIPPED
BEND AT
PERFORATIONS
FORMED
STAND-OFF
STAND-OFF HEAT SHIELDS INSTALLED
