H*38VO-ST Outdoor Gas Fireplace
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WARNING!
When this appliance is installed directly on exterior carpeting, tile
or any combustible material other than wood flooring, it must be
installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of the appliance.
Follow Figures 4,5 (wall installation) and Figure 3 (MIN size enclosure
for patio or other contemporary installation) to frame around the fireplace
chassis.
Note: ONLY Non-combustible materials must be used in construction
of the enclosure. (top, bottom and sides). Steel studs in combination
with concrete, rock, or stone finishing materials, are acceptable. See
Figures 3, 4 and 5.
Figure 4.
Back framing dimensions. (without Optional surround)
Figure 5.
Framing dimensions (without Optional surround). Distance from
Existing Structures.
Existing Co
mbustible Struct
ur
e
Backframe Min. 38"
both sides Typical
41"
Surrounding construction
(bottom, sides and top) must
be non-combustible materials,
metal studs,c oncrete board
and concrete,b rick, or stone.
24” Min.
WARNING!
When covering the upper metal portion of the fireplace with a non-
combustible material
Please note
: The decorative facing materials
may be subject to temperatures in excess of 350° F. This should be
considered when selecting facing materials.
Figure 6. non-combustible mantles and facings.
Backframe Min. 38”
both sides Typical
41”
Surrounding construction
(sides and top) must be
non-combustible materials,
metal studs,c oncrete board
and concrete,brick, or stone.
Non combustible
facing
Top of Fireplace
Header
42
39
36
33
30
27
24
21
18
15
12
9
6
3
1
Non combustible
Installation
Fireplace Facing
When selecting the finish material for your fireplace, it is important to
remember the following:
THE LOwER GaS COnTROL PanEL MUST
nOT BE OBSTRUCTED In anY waY - to do so restricts the air supply
for the control compartments and heat exchanger it also prevents
access for servicing controls.
Decorative facing must not extend past the fireplace opening at all,
because it will interfere with the access to retainers for removal of
glass door.
