50
1/4
”
48 1/8”
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMEND-
ED THAT A FULL HEADER
BE INSTALLED ABOVE THE
METAL FRAMING KIT
Note: The fi replace should be in place
and venting installed before framing in or
building an enclosure around the unit.
The Town & Country fi replace must be
framed in as described below or totally en-
closed 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.
A Steel Stud Framing Kit is supplied with the
fi replace and must be used unless the
fi replace is totally enclosed with
non-combustible material. Assemble the fram-
ing kit as per the instructions on pages 12 &
13 of this manual. 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, back and top of the fi replace can
be framed in up to the steel studs and the
fi replace standoffs using conventional
lumber. Consult local building codes for
specifi c requirements.
Due to high temperatures, non-combustible
backer board, such as cement board or its
equivalent, must be used to sheet in the front
of the fi replace, extending 12" above and 5
9/16"
to the side of the framing edge bars.
(Fig #13) Standard sheet rock (dry wall) may
be used beyond this.
If the backer board is not to be fi nished with
other non-combustible material such as tiles,
it is recommended that the instructions in
Fig.#13a be followed closely.
Fabricate and install appropriate fl ashing to
local building code.
Note: Installing unit without fl ashing
installed will void the warranty
Note: Provide proper drainage to divert
water underneath the unit
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 dry wall (sheet rock). Consult local
codes. Do not insulate or use plastic vapour
barrier within the framing kit.
CAUTION: SEE FIGURE #13a BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
Fig. #12
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE. DO NOT INSTALL ANY
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, ELECTRICAL WIRING, INSU-
LATION, PLASTIC VAPOR BARRIER OR GAS PLUMBING
WITHIN THE STEEL STUD FRAMING
ALL OTHER FRAMING CAN
BE DONE WITH
CONVENTIONAL LUMBER
STEEL STUD FRAMING KIT DIMENSIONS
(Supplied with fi replace)
10
TC36.CODE 102513-40
Framing and Finishing
