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Monessen • AVFL Series Installation Manual • 4099-901 Rev. E • 01/22
E. Floor Protection
NOTICE:
Install appliance on hard metal or wood surfaces
extending full width and depth.
DO NOT
install directly
on carpeting, vinyl, tile or any combustible material other
than wood.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
clearances to appliance and vent pipe:
• Insulation and other materials must be secured to prevent
• The chase must be properly blocked to prevent blown
insulation or other combustibles from entering and
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Figure 3.12 - Floor Protection
D. Constructing the Appliance Chase
A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the
NOTICE:
Construction of the chase may vary with the type
of building. These instructions are not substitutes for the
requirements of local building codes. Therefore, you MUST
check local building codes to determine the requirements
to these steps.
Chases should be constructed in the manner of all out-
side walls of the home to prevent cold air drafting prob-
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should be installed in the chase as per regional codes for
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sheet rocked and taped (or an equivalent method may be
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stops should be sealed with caulk with a minimum of
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holes and other openings should be sealed with caulk
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installed on a cement surface, a layer of plywood may be
placed underneath to prevent conducting cold up into the
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depth hearth extension is recommended when using vinyl
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Vinyl Flooring
Appliance width min.
14 in. min.
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