NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.
9
Canopy Installation
The factory-supplied canopy must be installed
on the firebox for safe operation. Refer to
Figure 17.
Figure 17
Step 1. Remove the screws from the top front
frame assembly. There are three (3) screws on
the 40" models and four (4) screws on the 45"
models. Also remove the two (2) top screws on
the side frames.
Step 2. Align the canopy with the holes in the
top frame.
Step 3. Replace the screws previously removed.
Step 4. Tighten side screws. Make sure the
canopy is level and secure.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Adjustable Canopy
The optional canopies are designed for use on
masonry and other wood-burning fireplaces,
but may also be used on these built-in un-
vented fireboxes when a brass or larger canopy
is desired for aesthetic reasons. Models AC-
SPB and AC-BK are designed for use with
UVFCE unvented fireboxes. Refer to the instal-
lation instructions provided with the canopy
for installation details.
¹⁄₂
" Space
Maintain
¹⁄₂
" Air Space
at Back
and Sides
Combustible
Wall
¹⁄₂
" Space
Floor
Optional
Hearth
Extension
Platform
Maintain
¹⁄₂
" Air Space
at Back
and Sides
Combustible
Wall
3 Screws for 40" Models
4 Screws for 45" Models
Canopy
Firebox
Opening
Step 4. Firebox may be anchored to floor. Bend
down four (4) anchor tabs located at the base of
the firebox and secure to the floor by nailing
with 8d nails (
Figure 13 ).
Figure 13
Step 5. Firebox should
be secured to side
framing members using nailing flanges. Use 8d
nails (
Figure 14 ).
Figure 14
Note: The nailing flange and the area directly
behind the nailing flange is exempt from the
clearances described on the firebox clearance
label.
Anchor Tab
8d Nail
Nailling Flange
Framing Stud
WARNING: DO NOT PACK OR FILL RE-
QUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION
OR OTHER MATERIAL. NO MATERIAL IS
ALLOWED IN THESE AREAS (
FIGURES 15
AND 16 ).
Figure 15
Figure 16
Step 6. The canopy must be installed for safe
operation of the heater.
