Typical Installation
The front facing area of the FP25 must be covered with
non-combustible cement board prior to applying any non-
combustible finishing material.
Frame the unit in as shown in Fig. #13 below using the fram
-
ing kit provided on top of the unit, then 2x4 wood or metal
framing above that.
Framing
17 1/2”(267mm)
17 1/2”(267mm)
62”(1.57m) to
top of framing kit
7’
(2.13m)
min.
2x4 wood stud
Steel framing kit
(provided)
2x4 Wood Header
Non-Combustible facing only
Maintain spacing
Fig. #13
The
wood
framing must be installed as shown below with no
wood
framing directly in front of the chimney.
The cement board must cover from the floor to the ceiling
and the full width of the unit(56"(1.42m)).
Use the manufacturer's suggested fasteners to attach the
cement board and install as recommended.
Finish the joints as per the board manufacturer's recom
-
mendations.
56”
1.42m
MIN
49 1/4” MIN.
1.25m
NON-COMBUSTIBLE CEMENT BOARD
REQUIRED IN THESE AREAS.
30in² (194cm²)
CHASE AIR INLET
1 1/2”(38mm)
ALTERNATE LOCATION
FOR CHASE AIR INLET CAN ALSO
BE ON OTHER SIDE OF CHASE
DECORATIVE
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FACING MAXIMUM
4”(102mm) THICK
MINIMUM HEIGHT FROM FLOOR
18”(457mm)
MAXIMUM HEIGHT FROM FLOOR
Fig. #14
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