Refer to the adjacent illustration for minimum clearance
requirements. Typical framing along with rough framing
dimensions are shown in the Figs.2, 3 & 4 on page 5 of
these instructions. The actual framing details will vary
depending on the placement of your enclosure and Insert
60. It is important to take care when framing to be sure
that the area under the enclosure is level and that all
framing members are plumb. Forcing the enclosure into a
opening that is not level and plumb will cause problems
later in the installation process and should be avoided.
It is important to note that only nominal 2 X 4 framing ma-
terials should be used to frame the area directly above
the standoff on the front of the enclosure. This is neces-
sary to prevent combustible framing from encroaching in
the space above the enclosure top. We suggest that the
framing for the area directly above the standoff on the
front of the enclosure be done after the enclosure is se-
cured in place and chimney has been installed. This al-
lows room to work on the chimney and for access for the
building inspector.
Once the rough framing is completed, the Fireplace Insert
Enclosure (with chimney base or anchor plate and flexible
vent connector installed) can be slid into the rough open-
ing. Make any last adjustments to center the enclosure in
the opening and secure in place with at least four nails
using the pilot holes provide in the enclosure front
flanges. Countersink the nail heads until they are flush
with the front flange surfaces as this will facilitate installa-
tion of facing materials later.
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION
With the Insert 60 Fireplace Insert Enclosure secured to
the framing, the chimney system may now be installed.
Follow the chimney manufacturer’s instructions exactly
including the use of all support hardware, elbows, joist,
attic and insulation shields, firestops, flashing kits, storm
collars and caps. The safety and functionality of the
chimney are critical parts of the installation of the enclo-
sure and Insert 60.
After the chimney installation is complete, install the fram-
ing above the standoff on the front of the enclosure. This
would be a good time to install the required non combusti-
ble facing base material to the front of the enclosure. See
FIG.6 on page 5 for information on the limits for place-
ment of combustible and non-combustible materials. We
recommend that you wait to place any combustible facing
materials on any framing until after the installation has
been inspected and approved by your local building in-
spector.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS
A
6”
152mm
B
1”
25mm
C
2”
51mm
D
60
½”
1537mm
E
25 ½”
651mm
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