#BAY-41-LE R.5 July 2019
Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. • Kozy Heat Fireplaces
FRAMING
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3.0 FRAMING
3.1 Appliance Placement Considerations
WARNING: Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located
out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
FIRE HAZARD: Do NOT install this appliance directly on carpeting,
vinyl, or any other combustible material other than wood.
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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.
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This fireplace may be installed in a bedroom.
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Please be aware of the large amount of heat this fireplace will
produce when determining a location.
3.2 Floor Support and Protection
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Floor protection in front of the fireplace is not required.
Combustible material may be used if installing a hearth
extension. Consider the thickness of the hearth extension
finishing material if building a fireplace platform.
The bottom
of the fireplace must be level with finished hearth extension for
proper fit of a safety barrier.
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If installing safety barrier #B41-PFT2, the fireplace must be 2-1/4”
(57mm) above the finished hearth for proper fitting.
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If this appliance is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile,
or other combustible material other than wood flooring, this
appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of the appliance.
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If the appliance is to be installed above floor level, a solid,
continuous platform must be constructed below the appliance.
3.3 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.
NOTE: If installing trim kit assembly #B41-FTK, please refer to Section
4.2 Finishing Trim Kit Assembly #B41-FTK on page 21 before
installing stand-offs.
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.
BEND AT
PERFORATIONS
FORMED
STAND-OFF
Figure 3.1, Stand-Off Assembly and Installation
STAND-OFF BRACKETS AS SHIPPED
TOP STAND-OFF BRACKETS INSTALLED
STAND-OFF BRACKETS INSTALLED
