Valcourt FP10 Lafayette, Installation Instructions Manual

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2.4.3 Framing, Facing, Mantel, and Combustible Shelf
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Framing
The construction of the framing, facing, and mantel must be in accordance with the standards
and the following illustrations (figures 10 to 14):
A. Frame the fireplace using 2" × 3" (5 cm x 8 cm) or heavier lumber.
WARNING: COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING MATERIAL CANNOT BE USED IN THE
SPACE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE FIREPLACE, EXCEPT FOR THE STUDS
ABOVE THE FACING THAT SUPPORT THE FACING MATERIAL AND
MANTEL. THIS AREA MUST REMAIN EMPTY FOR A HEIGHT OF 7
′ (2,15 M)
MEASURED FROM THE BASE OF THE APPLIANCE.
B. Frame the fireplace with vertical studs at the sides of the fireplace running from floor to
ceiling (see figure 14). Position the studs back from the front edge of the fireplace, a
space the thickness of the facing material so that the facing can be installed flush with the
fireplace facing (within limitations of figure 14). Frame headers between the vertical
studs only as follows:
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Place 2" × 3" or 2" × 4" headers, only along the upper part of the front, side and back
faces. Do not put wood or any combustible material within the area above the
fireplace except on the front facing.
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Place headers only as required to support the facing and mantel.
WARNING: DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION OR
OTHER MATERIALS.
WARNING: THE FIREPLACE MUST NOT BE IN CONTACT WITH ANY
INSULATION OR LOOSE FILLING MATERIAL. COVER THE
INSULATION WITH GYPROC PANELS AROUND THE
FIREPLACE.