T&C TC36ST, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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STEEL STUD FRAMING KIT DIMENSIONS
(TC36.BSFRKITA)
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Note: The fi replace should be in place and venting in-
stalled before framing in or building an enclosure around
the unit.
The Town & Country Fireplace must be framed in as described
below or totally enclosed with non-combustible material, such
as facing brick.
Determine the total thickness of facing material to be used.
A thickness of 3/4" will allow the fi nishing surface to be fl ush
with the front of the unit. If preferred, additional masonry type
non-combustible material can be installed above and to the
sides up to 6 inches proud of the appliance.
The fi nishing
material must not interfere with glass frame access.
Two Steel Stud Framing Kits are supplied with the fi replace
and must be used unless the fi replace is totally enclosed with
non-combustible material. Assemble the framing kits as per
their instructions. Attach the steel frame to the fi replace once
the fi replace is in its fi nal position. Secure the steel frame to
the framing brackets on each side of the unit. Ensure that
the studs are set back far enough to allow for thickness of
fi nishing surface.
The sides and top of the fi replace can be framed in up to the
steel studs and the fi replace standoffs using conventional lum-
ber. Consult local building codes for specifi c requirements.
Due to high temperatures, concrete board is supplied with
the fi replace and must be used to sheet in the front of the
fi replace, extending 12" above and 5 3/4" to the side of the
framing edge bars. See fi gure #7. Standard sheetrock (drywall)
may be used beyond this.
Chase Insulation: When installing this fi replace against a
non-insulated exterior wall or chase, it is recommended that the
outer walls be insulated to same degree as other exterior walls.
Do not place fi replace directly against the insulation. Cover the
insulation and plastic vapour barrier with a solid surface, such
as drywall (sheetrock). Consult local codes. Do not insulate
or use plastic vapour barrier within the framing kit.
Fig. # 6
ALL OTHER FRAMING
CAN BE DONE WITH
CONVENTIONAL
LUMBER
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
ZONE. DO NOT INSTALL
ANY COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL, ELECTRICAL
WIRING, INSULATION,
PLASTIC VAPOUR
BARRIER OR GAS
PLUMBING WITHIN THE
STEEL STUD FRAMING
NOTE: FOR CLARITY ONLY
ONE FACE OF THE TWO-
SIDED FIREPLACE IS SHOWN
WITH STEEL STUD FRAMING
KIT ATTACHED. BOTH FACES
MUST BE FRAMED WITH
THE STEEL STUD FRAMING
KIT SUPPLIED WITH THE
FIREPLACE.