12 FRAMING
Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. • Kozy Heat Fireplaces
#SP-34 LE & MV R.5 January 2020
3.3 Stand-off Assembly and Installation
WARNING: The top stand-offs brackets provide the required minimum
clearance to the header. The 1” (25mm) top stand-off flange
accommodates 1/2” (12mm) combustible facing material (sheetrock).
The clearance to header must be maintained.
Top stand-off brackets must be formed and attached prior to
positioning fireplace into framed opening.
1. Remove and save (4) screws securing the stand-off brackets on
top of the fireplace.
2. Form each stand-off bracket by bending at perforations, as
shown.
3. Align the holes in the formed stand-off brackets with the
holes on top of the fireplace. Secure with (4) screws previously
removed.
3.4 Nailing Tabs Installation
NOTE: The nailing tabs on both sides of the appliance allow installations
for a flush mount, 1/2” (13mm) facing material, or 5/8” (16mm) facing
material.
CAUTION: Never permanently remove these assemblies from the
fireplace—they must be secured regardless of finish material used.
1. Locate the nailing tabs on the right and left sides of the fireplace
necessary to accommodate the thickness of your facing material.
2. Bend out the (4) nailing tabs until parallel with fireplace face. Do
not bend toward fireplace face.
3. When installing, center the fireplace in the rough opening to
allow for the minimum 1/4” (6mm) clearance from the appliance
corners.
4. Secure the appliance to the framing studs by using nails or
screws through the nailing tabs.
Figure 3.1, Stand-off Assembly and Installation
STAND-OFF BRACKETS, AS SHIPPED
STAND-OFF BRACKETS INSTALLED
Flush mount
1/2” facing material
5/8” facing material
Flush mount
1/2” facing material
5/8” facing material
Figure 3.2, Nailing Tab Installation
