1. Top Frame Assembly
Lay out the horizontal header stud (Item #5 in Figure 1) on a large flat surface. (Position all pieces on
their narrow edges as shown in Figure 1.
2. Attach Side Studs (Legs)
Lay the inner vertical side studs (Item #2 in Figure 1) so that it’s top end aligns with the 2nd set of
screw holes of the header stud (Item #5 in Figure 1). Fasten with screws provided.
Fasten the vertical outer side studs (Item # 3 in Figure 1) to the ends of the horizontal header stud
(Item #5 in Figure 1).
Position the base plates (Item #7 in Figure 1) at the bottom of the inner and outer side stud legs and
fasten with the screws provided.
Turn the assembled frame over and install screws to the remaining fastening points.
3. Attach Lower Venting Box to steel frame
Align and secure the Lower Venting Box to the steel frame with provided hardware prior to mount-
ing the steel frame and Lower Venting Box onto the TC42. See “Mounting the Lower Venting Box to
Steel Frame” on page 6.
4. Attach the Assembled Frame with the Lower Venting Box to the Unit
Align the assembled frame and Lower Venting Box to the TC42 and attach to the framing brackets
(Items #8 in Figure 1). Align the framing brackets to the fastening points through the access holes in
the outer side studs (Item # 3 in Figure 1).
5. Secure to Lumber Framing using four framing tabs
Bend the (four) framing tabs out and use to secure the steel frame assembly and the TC42 to the
lumber framing through the horizontal top header and the base plates (Items #5 & 7 in Figure 1).
6. Install Facing Material.
Install Facing Material according to the requirements described in “Distribution of Facing Material”
on page 14.
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