Installation Planning
SECTION 3
FRAMING
#BHM-38 & #BHM-38-BW
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HUSSONG MFG. CO., INC.
KOZY HEAT FIREPLACES
3.0 FRAMING
3.1 Installation Planning
This appliance offers several design options for managing the heat
produced by this fireplace.
Read all documentation for your specific installation
and design options prior to appliance installation.
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Standard Installation
will be outlined in this manual in sections
marked ‘standard installation’ and must be followed
if no design
options (vented cavity and Komfort Zone Kit) are to be used.
The
fireplace chamber and ceiling minimum height must be 88”
(2235mm) for
all
design options.
If planning a standard installation with the use of a heat
transfer kit(s) (HTK-EXT and/or HTK-INT), the standard framing
dimensions will still apply.
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Heat Transfer Kit(s)
allows you to transfer heat to a specific area
inside your home (interior) or directly outside (exterior). This
appliance can have (2) heat transfer kits installed at the same
time. It can be up to two of the same heat transfer kits, or a
combination of interior and exterior kits. See the HTK-EXT and/
or HTK-INT manuals for further information.
If you are planning a standard installation with the use of an
exterior and/or interior kit,
the minimum dimensions listed in
this section will apply for your framing installation. You will still
need to remove the cover plates as instructed in section
3.7.1
on page 20. If you are installing a heat transfer kit with the
use of a Komfort Zone Kit or vented cavity option, the minimum
requirements applicable to those options must be adhered to.
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Vented Cavity
offers the option to leave a minimum sized
opening in the fireplace cavity, allowing for heat reduction above
the fireplace. This option allows for combustible facing materials
above the fireplace, heat reduction for a TV mounted above
the fireplace, and lower mantel clearances. Refer to section
3.8
on page 23.
All vented cavity options
have the same minimum chamber
and ceiling dimension requirements
as the standard installation
dimensions in this section
.
The fireplace chamber and
ceiling minimum height must be 88” (2235mm) for
all
design options.
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Komfort Zone Kit (KZK)
offers the option to redistribute radiant
heat through plenum(s). This option allows for combustible
facing materials above the fireplace, heat reduction for a TV
above the fireplace, and lower mantel clearances. See section
3.7.2, KOMFORT ZONE KIT
on page 21.
If installing a Komfort Zone Kit (#KZK-038 or #KZK-1510A)
,
the framing requirements may be different than the standard
dimensions listed in this section. Please reference the manual
included with your kit before completing all fireplace framing
and other installation considerations.
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Kozy Power Vent
is a fan-powered mechanical draft vent system
(horizontal terminations only) for use with any of the design
options listed above. It is easier to convert the fireplace for use
with the #KPV before framing in the fireplace. If you convert the
fireplace for use with the #KPV after fireplace installation, you will
have to remove the control board. See section
8.5, CONTROL
BOARD
(page 58) for access to the control board before and
after installation.
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If planning to convert to propane, it is easier to complete the gas
conversion before framing in the fireplace. See the #LCK-BH38-
SPB manual for complete conversion instructions.
If you convert
the fireplace to propane after fireplace installation, you will have
to remove the control board. See section
8.5, CONTROL BOARD
(page 58) for access to the control board before and after
installation
.
Please read the instructions in this manual carefully for your
specific installation.
3.1.1 Appliance Placement Considerations
WARNING: Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located
out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
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This appliance must be installed on a level surface capable of
supporting the fireplace and venting. Determine your vent
requirements before framing your appliance.
If installing #KPV Kozy Power Vent, please reference the manual
included with the kit.
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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.
3.1.2 Moving the Appliance
This appliance is heavy. We recommend a team lift when moving,
placing, and positioning the appliance.
On both sides of the appliance, there are lift handles that allow a
hand lift (no sharp edges), or allow a 2” x 4” piece of lumber to be
inserted inside the lift handles, as shown in
FIGURE 3.1.
2” x 4”
Lift handle
FIGURE 3.1
Lift Handles
