NOTE: DIAGRAMS & IllUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCAlE.
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Also, the outside air inlet duct should be wrapped with noncombustible insulation to minimize
the formation of condensation. Do not place insulation materials directly against the chimney
sections. We recommend that you use the insulated wall radiation shield since it will maintain the
home’s thermal barrier. AC chimney is NOT recommended in very cold climates (in areas with
temperatures below 32°F (0°C).
Figure 10B
Framing, Facing and Mantel
The construction of the framing, facing, and
mantel must be in accordance with the standards
and the following illustrations:
(
see
Figures 10B. 11, 13, 14 and 15
)
:
1.
Frame the fireplace using 2 x 3 or heavier
lumber.
2. WARNING:
Combustible materials cannot
be used in the space directly above the
fireplace (except for framing on the front
facing). This area must remain empty for
a height of 6’8" (2032 mm) measured
from the base of the appliance.
3.
Frame the fireplace with vertical studs at
the sides of the fireplace running from floor
to ceiling (see
Figure 10
)
.
If combustible facing is to be used, posi-
tion the studs back, from the front edge
of the fireplace, a space the thickness of
the facing material so that the facing can
be installed flush with the fireplace facing.
Frame headers between the vertical studs
only as follows:
• Place 2 x 3 or 2 x 4 headers, only
along the upper part of the front, side
and back faces. Do not put wood or
any combustible material within the
area above the fireplace except on
the front facing.
• Place headers only as required to
support the facing and mantel.
The fireplace cannot be in contact with the
house insulation material. Cover the insula-
tion with drywall panels or any rigid material
around the fireplace.
Hearth Extension Requirements
The Villa Vista™ fireplace may be installed
directly on a combustible floor. The supplied
safety metal strip must be positioned as fol-
lows: One half under the front of the fireplace
and the other half must extend on the floor
over which the hearth extension will be built
(see
Figure 10A
).
* The safety metal strip must cover the entire
width of the fireplace
The combustible floor in front of the fireplace
must be covered with a non-combustible mate-
rial (tile, marble, stone, etc). See
Figure 10B
.
COLD CLIMATE INSTALLATIONS
Climates where temperatures will fall below
32° F (0° C).
The heating performance of the appliance will
vary depending upon the level of insulation,
house design, how the appliance is operated,
etc.
If this fireplace is being installed in a cold
climate, it is especially important to seal all
cracks around the fireplace and wherever cold
air could enter the room with noncombustible
material.
Hearth
Extension
Mantel
WARNING: THE HEARTH ExTEN-
SION IS TO BE INSTALLED ONLY
AS ILLUSTRATED.
The crack between the fireplace
and the hearth extension must be
sealed with a non-combustible
material such as sand-cement
grout.
Safety Metal Strip
Hearth Extension
Non-Combustible
Finish Material
Floor
Figure 10A - Hearth Extension Requirements
Fireplace
1/2”
13mm
u
Elevated fireplace installations
require a special “Z” Metal
Safety Strips (field provided),
in place of the safety metal strip
shown above. The safety strip
should extend the full width of
the fireplace. When more than
one safety strip is used they must
overlap by a minimum of 1”.
Platform
2”
Fireplace
Elevated Fireplaces
u
12" Max.
* The shelf may be lowered to 48 inches if
the upper panel is blocked by the panel for
clean face option (BPCF) and that hot air
gravity ducts are used (7B30ZK-1).
Non combustible material
45
o
18"
4"
Area Where Wood
Mantel Can Be Install
54"
17"
38"
24"
*
Hearth extension of an elevated fireplace
must respect the same minimal dimen-
sions as a fireplace installed directly on
the floor.
