
#ABY R.2 October 2020
Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. • Kozy Heat Fireplaces
INSTALLATION PLANNING
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3.5 Steel Framing Assembly Installation
WARNING: Non-combustible framing is REQUIRED above the fireplace.
Failure to comply may cause a fire hazard.
The steel framing assembly provides:
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Contact point for non-combustible material above the fireplace
1. Locate the steel framing on top of the fireplace, as shipped.
2. Form the (4) vertical steel framing members as shown. These
steel framing members are identical.
3. Form the (3) horizontal steel framing members as shown. These
steel framing members are identical.
4. Attach the vertical steel framing members to the horizontal steel
framing members with the provided screws, as shown.
5. Secure the assembled parts to the fireplace with the provided
screws.
6. The third steel framing member is for ceiling support. Once
all framing requirements are completed, attach the third steel
framing member to support the fireplace enclosure ceiling.
7. Secure the assembled steel framing to framing studs on
both sides of the fireplace, once all framing requirements are
completed.
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Refer to Figure 3.6, Framing Dimensions on page 15 for the
steel framing assembly completed installation.
Figure 3.4, Stand-off Assembly and Steel Framing Installation