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B36LA & B36RA Woodburning Fireplaces
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
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FP2166
hearth ext wall shold
Figure 11
Hearth Extension Model
H1627 or Equivalent
Hearth Extension Models
H1656 or Equivalent
Wall Shield Model WS
or Equivalent When
Side Wall Clearance
is Less Than 24”
Fireplace
Safety Strip on two
(2) Sides
FP2166
Model
“X”
H1627 27”
H1658 58”
Location Selection
Unpack and check the fireplace and chimney for damage. If any items have been damaged, report this to
your dealer. Before beginning the installation, be sure you have the proper parts in sufficient quantity. Refer
to the Parts Diagram and List section of this manual for proper identification of parts.
Do not substitute parts. Use only parts listed for use with Model B36LA and B36RA fireplaces.
Fireplace Installation
1. Refer to
Figure 1
for examples of typical fireplace framing.
2. Be sure the location of the fireplace will provide the required safety clearances as specified by this in-
struction manual.
3. Set the fireplace in the desired location and be sure it is securely supported and leveled. Install metal
safety strip for hearth extension as shown by
Figures 10, 11 and 12
. Check the face of the fireplace with
a carpenter’s level to make sure the fireplace is plumb. If it is not plumb, plumb it by placing shims under
the edges of the fireplace.
4. Block in the fireplace to prevent any shifting of the firebox. Secure the fireplace with nails or screws
through the flanges located on each side of the fireplace. Install chimney and other fireplace compo-
nents as needed.
NOTE: Some local codes may require electrically grounding the fireplace and chimney.
Chimney Installation
In order to assure safe and satisfactory performance of the fireplace, it is very important to properly install
the chimney. This is an important part of the installation and the sections of this manual pertaining to chim-
ney installation should be reviewed very thoroughly.
For your safety, some of the important things to remember in regard to chimneys are listed below:
1. Use only parts and accessories labeled for use with this fireplace.
2. Use only undamaged parts and accessories.
