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FRAMING DEPTH and FINISHING GUIDES
The general framing depth for this fireplace is 19-1/2 inches. See details about using the Adjustable Framing Bracket, below
for flexibility for framing depths.
For installing solid Granite or Marble slabs as fascia material, reduce the framing depth by ½” then install ½” thick drywall
on the framing studs so that the drywall is flush with the front face of this fireplace. Install the Granite or Marble slab so that
it adheres to the face of the fireplace and the drywall.
Adjustable Framing Brackets (Sides, Top and Bottom):
Defined as Metal Brackets which are secured to the front outer
perimeter of the ML-39 body and have adjustable slots to move inward to reduce the rough framing depth by the thickness
of the Finishing Material base Substrate. To adjust, loosen securing screws and slide brackets backwards.
Inner Guide
: Defined as the flat metal guides supplied with the ML-39 which are located at the outer perimeter of the
convection air gap around the glass frame. These act as temporary guides and are to be used to position the finishing
material’s edges adjacent to the top, sides and bottom convection air gap around the glass frame. Use the Inner Guide if
you installing only the Traditions or Willowbrook Front or if you wish to install the Grace Front on top of your final finishing
material that is less than 2.00 inches thick.
Outer Guide
(not shown): Defined as the bent metal guides which are designed to be used as the inner edge of final
finishing material bordering the outer edge of the Grace Decorative Front. The Outer Guide should be used if you desire
the final finishing material thickness to be deeper than 2” thick or if you wish the Grace Decorative Front to be recessed
closer to the viewing glass surface.
Finishing Material base Substrate
: Defined as any non-combustible materials (which are required in the non-combustible
materials only allowed zones of this fireplace) or drywall boards (normally used in combustible material allowed zones)
which is secured to the rough frame members and act as the inner substrate that the final finishing material is adhered to.
Final Finishing Material
: Defined as any non-combustible finishing material such as polished granite or marble, ceramic
tiles, faux rock, brick or others.
