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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Continued
* For back and sides of fireplace, do not pack
with insulation or other materials. 0" clear
-
ance to combustible materials are for framing
purpose only.
NOTICE: This fireplace is in
-
tended for use as supplemental
heat. Use this fireplace along with
your primary heating system. Do
not install this fireplace as your
primary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system’s circulating blower
while using fireplace. This will
help circulate the heat through
-
out the house. In the event of a
power outage, you can use this
fireplace as a heat source.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fire
-
place. Figure 5, page 7, shows framing for
corner installation. All minimum clearances
must be met.
For available accessories for this fireplace,
see
Accessories
on page 37. If you are using
a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to
Figure 6 for proper installation height. You can
install noncombustible mantels at any height
above the fireplace.
Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!
Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for
Installation Against an Exterior Wall
C
B
A
D
E
F
G
Top of Louver
Opening
3
2
1
4
5
6
7
Wall
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner
Installation
Ref. Mantel Depth Ref.
Mantel from
Top of Louver
Opening
1
14" (35.6 cm)
A
16" (40.6 cm)
2
12" (30.5 cm)
B
14" (35.6 cm)
3
10" (25.4 cm)
C
12" (30.5 cm)
4
8" (20.3 cm)
D
10" (25.4 cm)
5
6" (15.2 cm)
E
8" (20.3 cm)
6
4" (10.1 cm)
F
6" (15.2 cm)
7
2" (5.1 cm)
G
4" (10.1 cm)
Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible
Mantels
36
1
/
8
"
41
1
/
4
"
21" Horizontal Vent
24
1
/
2
" Vertical Vent
A
B
E
F
G
H
D
C
Nailing Tabs
41"
41
1
/
4
"
35
3
/
4
"
49
5
/
8
"
13
3
/
4
"
68
1
/
2
"
10
3
/
8
"
Nailing
Tabs
15"
