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OFF
The fireplace must be secured to the floor and/or to framing studs as shown in
Figure 9
. Use two (2) wood screws or masonry/
concrete screws to secure fireplace to the floor. Use four (4) screws to attach fireplace to framing. The side brackets are
adjustable from
1
/
2
" to
5
/
8
" to accommodate different thickness of noncombustible material.
SECURING FIREPLACE TO FLOOR OR FRAMING
Figure 9 - Securing Fireplace to Floor and Framing Studs
Framing
Framing
Adjustable
Bracket
Adjustable
Bracket
Screws
Screws
Screws
NOTE:
Do not
allow combustibles
(drywall) to touch
top and side edges
of black-painted
metal face of
fireplace.
Only use
noncombustibles.
A 4" wide or more
cement board may
touch the top and
side edges of black-
painted metal face of
fireplace.
Do not allow any
combustible to
overlap the black-
painted face of
fireplace.
