FIRePLaCe FRaMING
8
20302381
Designer Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
48
6QE
”
(1224 mm)
CL
27
6
” (695 mm)
50
56QE
” (1272 mm)
23" (1/2" Drywall)
or Adjustable to
22
6M
” (5/8” Drywall)
FP2848
See thru framing
22
556QE
” (576 mm)
8
556QE
”
(221 mm)
Min.
7”
(178 mm)
Min.
4”
(102 mm)
Min.
Remove box and
Insulation for Top
Vent Configurations
Noncombustible
Material
Fold Outer Tabs
and Nail to Framing
Members
If using 5/8" drywall, remove
framing tabs and re-install
on 2nd set of holes
positioned slightly inwards
Figure 5 -
STLDV (See-thru) Framing
If using 5/8" drywall,
remove drywall supports,
rotate 180° and reinstall
The fireplace must be secured to the floor and/or to framing
studs as shown in
Figure 5
. Use four (4) wood screws or
masonry/ concrete screws to secure fireplace to the floor.
Use four (4) screws to attach fireplace to framing. The side
brackets or nailing flanges are designed to accommodate
two wall boards thicknesses, 1/2" or 5/8".
N
o
T
e
Never install combustible materials over
front face of fireplace.
N
o
T
e
The area above and on the sides of the
fireplace must be a noncombustible material.
Figures 5, 6, 7
NoTe:
Glass cen-
terline is off center
from rought framing
dimensions.