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V.
FRAME INSTALLATION
Metal diamond mesh (not provided) needs to be cut
to cover the entire opening of the firebox and screwed
in place with the #8 washer head screws (provided).
The screws should be placed every 3" inches apart and
screwed into the concrete portion of the firebox. Do not screw into
the refractory bricks. After screws are in place, cut the mesh as
indicated in Figure 18. Place the frame/cage in front of the firebox
(frame opening should be recessed into the firebox opening
approximately ½” ) as in Figure 19. Pull cut section through the
door/arch opening and wrap around the front of the frame.
Secured to the frame with #6 x1/2" self-drilling screws. Attach
another piece of metal lath 28" x 24" (folded in half) to the
face of the combustible air tube with #6 x1/2" self drilling screws.
Once in place the mesh should be folded down on top of the
hearth/banco, This mesh is also screwed to the frame with #6 x1/2"
self-drilling screws when the fireplace frame is installed.
Secure the frame to the wall.
The lath extends about 6” beyond the frame.
Secure the frame to the wall by screwing #8 washer
head screws through the extra lath into the wall every
4”.
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THE FIREBOX MUST BE INSTALLED USING THE SOUTHWEST KIVA FIREBOX METAL FRAME
OR LIKE NON-COMBUSTABLE MATERIALS. CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTABLES AND
FRAMING MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
#8 Washer
head screws
Figure 18
Cut with snips
Figure 19
Combustion air tube
Pull cut section through
the door/arch opening and
wrap around the front of
the frame. Secured to the
frame with #6 x1/2"
self-drilling screws.
Attach another piece of metal lath 28" x 24" (folded in half) to the
face of the combustible air tube with #6 x1/2" screws
#8 Washer
head screws
6” excess lath
Figure 20