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Locating Fireplace
. Attach the framing brackets to the fireplace, place fireplace in
framed opening and secure to framing. Different hole locations can
be used for finishing materials with thicknesses of 3/8", 1/2" and
3/4". Secure the brackets with screws provided using two (2) per
framing bracket.
See Figure 13.
Framing brackets should fit directly against framing material. Use
at least one (1) nail or screw per bracket to secure in place.
IMPORTANT!
Check squareness of all openings of the fireplace
prior to securing to the framed openings.
See Figure 14.
NOTICE:
The framing brackets are shipped as flat brackets that can
be attached to the ends of the fireplace prior to sliding fireplace into
framed opening. Once the fireplace is slid into position, the framing
brackets can be hand formed to overlap the framing, then secured to
the framing once the fireplace is squared up, as shown in
Figure 14.
Figure 13
CHECK TO SEE
THAT BOX IS SQUARE
PRIOR TO ATTACHING TO
FRAMING
FIREPLACE OPENING
Figure 14
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT'D)
ATTACH (4)
FRAMING BRACKETS
TO SIDE(S) OF FIREPLACE
PRIOR TO INSTALLING
UNIT TO FRAMED OPENING
NOTICE:
On See-Through models, the framing brackets may be
installed on the fireplace in the flat state. Once the fireplace is placed
into the framed opening, the brackets can be hand bent over the
framing and secured.
