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FIREPLACE PREPARATION
When installed, nailing flanges provide the minimum 2-1/2” (64mm) clearance from fireplace sides.
NAILING FLANGE ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
1. Remove (4) nailing flanges from fireplace sides.
2.
With the 1/2” (13mm) long stand
-offs on nailing flanges facing away from fireplace, align nailing flange with holes on outside corners
of fireplace. Secure with screws (provided in components packet) through slots in nailing flanges.
3. Bend perforation on nailing flange until parallel with fireplace face. Do not bend toward fireplace face.
4.
Position framing stud against 1/2” (13mm) long stand
-off (located on backside of nailing flange). Secure with nails or screws.
FRAMING STUD
NAILING FLANGE
FRAMING STUD
2-1/2” (64mm)
CLEARANCE
FRONT VIEW
AS SHIPPED
NAILING FLANGES
INSTALLED
NAILING FLANGE
1/2” (13mm) LONG
STAND-OFF FLANGE
TOP VIEW
Figure 10a
NOTE
Depending on facing material, tabs can be adjusted forward or back wards up to 1/2” (13mm).
CAUTION
Never permanently remove these assemblies from fireplace - they must be secured in place regardless of finish material used.
BACK VIEW
FRONT VIEW
1/2” (13mm) LONG
STAND-OFF FLANGE
