FRAMING & FINISHING
1.
Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing material.
Note: When constructing the framed opening, please ensure there is access to install the gas lines when the unit is installed.
2.
For exterior walls, insulate the enclosure to the same degree as the rest of the house; apply vapour barrier and drywall, as per local installation codes.
(Do not insulate the fireplace itself.)
WARNING: Failure to insulate and add vapor barriers to the inside of the exterior wall will result in operational and performance problems
including, but not limited to: excessive condensation on glass doors, poor flame package, carbon, blue flames etc. These are not product
related issues.
3.
The unit does not have to be completely enclosed in a chase. You must maintain clearances from the vent to combustible materials: See "Clearances"
section. Combustible materials can be laid against the side and back standoffs and the stove base.
4.
Tile Finish Option 1: Drywall may be installed onto the unit as shown below to create a surface to apply finishing materials such as tile, slate, etc.
Drywall cannot extend beyond the metal surface of the unit.
5.
Tile Finish Option 2: If applying a non-combustible finishing material (tile,slate,etc) the material can be installed directly onto the metal surface (clean
front) of the unit in the area shown below.
29-7/16"
747mm
21
-3
/8"
[54
2m
m
]
Nailing strip for Tile
Finish (set back 1/2")
Nailing strip for Clean
Finish (set flush with
unit)
TILE FINISH
1.
There are 8 (eight) side nailing strips and one top nailing strip available on the unit. One set of four (4) are for a clean finish installation, the other set
are for a tile finish installation as they are set back 1/2" (13mm). The top nailing strip is adjustable to 1/2" (13mm).
2.
Bend the required four (4) nailing strips to 90º.
3.
Attach top nailing strip with one (1) screw (located at the back of the nailing strip). Adjust to required position, flush or back 1/2" and tighten screw.
Nailing strip for Tile
Finish (set back 1/2")
Nailing strip for Clean
Finish (set flush with
unit)
Adjustable Top Nailing
Strip
Combustible
Material
Non-combustible
Finishing Material
(ie. tile)
Non-combustible Material (3-1/2" x 34-9/16")
Finishing Material
(ie. tile)
Nailing Strip -1/2" back from unit face
Combustible
Material
Non-combustible
Supplied with Unit
1-1/2 (38mm)
Ensure finished
material is
brought to lip
HZ33CE Gas Fireplace
