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VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace
FP2932
secure fireplace
The fireplace must be secured to the floor and/or to framing studs as shown in
Figure 7.
Use
two (2) wood screws or masonry/ concrete screws to secure fireplace to the floor. Use four (4)
screws to attach fireplace to framing. The side nailing flanges are 1/2" or 5/8" to accommodate
different wall thickness.
secure FIrepLace to FLoor or FraMInG
Framing Members
FP2932
Figure 7 -
Secure Fireplace to Framing Studs
note
never install combustible materials over
front face of fireplace or in noncombustible
zone shown below.
FInIshInG MaterIaL
note
: Any wiring must be done prior to final finishing to
avoid costly reconstruction.
Only noncombustible materials (i.e. brick, tile, slate, steel,
or other materials with a UL fire rating of Zero) may be used
to cover up to the glass opening. It is permissible to bring
combustible wall board to the top of the standoffs on the
top and the sides of the unit. A 300°F minimum adhesive
may be used to attach facing materials to noncombustible
surface.
Nailing Flanges
Noncombustible
Material (Supplied)
Noncombustible
Material
Noncombustible
Material Supplied
Must be used to
create Four (4) Sides
If the unit is to be installed into a bare painted
wall, without finishing materials (i.e. brick,
tile, slate, marble, etc.), a Vermont casting
accessory face Must be used (VWDV70css,
VWDV70Bt, VWDV70Ia, etc.). the supplied
noncombustible board shown in Figure 6
Must be used for aLL installations.
note
Fireplace may be installed on top of fram-
ing or platform constructed of combustible
materials which do not protrude beyond
the face.
note
