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51D0528
LX Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
The fireplace must be secured to the floor and/or to framing studs as shown in
Figure 6
. 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.
SecuRe FIRepLAce to FLooR oR FRAMING
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.
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secure fireplaces
Figure 6 -
Securing Fireplace to Floor and Framing Studs
Framing
Framing
Adjustable
Bracket
Adjustable
Bracket
Screws
Screws
Screws
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FINIShING MAteRIAL
Note:
Any remote wiring (i.e. remote control, wall switch, and optional fan) must be done prior to
final finishing to avoid costly reconstruction.
Only noncombustible materials (i.e. brick, tile, slate, steel, or other materials with a UL fire rating
of Zero) may be used to cover the black surface of the appliance. A 300
°
F minimum adhesive may
be used to attach facing materials to the black surface. If joints between the finished wall and the
fireplace surround are sealed, a 300
°
F minimum sealant material (General Electric RTV103 or
equivalent) must be used.
W
ARNING
Never obstruct or modify the air inlet or
outlet grills (louvers). this may create a
fire hazard.
