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INSTALLATION OF FLAT PANEL TV ON TOP OF ML39
All flat panel TVs are solid state electronic appli-
ances and are vulnerable to ambient tempera-
tures greater than 90
o
F.
The ML39 is a gas fired heater and high ambient
temperatures are to be expected in the immediate
vicinity of this fireplace.
If the installation of a Flat Panel TV is desired
above this appliance, proceed with caution. Fol-
low the specific framing dimension and instruc-
tions provided below. Mendota does not warrant
any TV installed above a Mendota Fireplace
against heat damage.
Given, below, is the minimum TV Cavity framing
and creation method. If possible, increase the dis-
tance between the top edge of the top convection
air opening of this fireplace and the bottom edge
of the TV cavity as much as possible beyond the
18” minimum requirement. Higher up means a
cooler TV.
You MUST create a recessed 5” deep cavity to
house the TV. NEVER mount any TV above this
fireplace without creating a recessed cavity.
Framing the TV Recessed Cavity
Use 2x6 lumber to create the basic frame for the
TV cavity. Front edge of 2x6 lumber shall be flush
with the front edge of the top rough framing 2x4
member. Locate the bottom 2x6 so its top surface
is a minimum 18” above the top edge of the top
convection air opening of this fireplace. Allow
more distance if the ceiling height allows rather
than using the 18” minimum.
The finished recessed cavity shall be 6” wider
than the TV width, 6” taller than the TV height and
5” deep. Avoid using TV mounting brackets that
are too deep. The TV’s front-most surface must
be recessed inward in the cavity at least 2 inches
from the front surface of the final finish material.
1X4 or 2X4
STUDS NAILING
2X6 TV CAVITY
FRAMING MEMBERS
2X4 ROUGH
FRAME MEMBERS
1X4 or 2x4
NAILING STUDS
16" OC
TV HEIGHT
PLUS 6" MIN.
41 1/2 MIN
UNIT BASE TO
TV CAVITY
BOTTOM SURFACE
18 MIN
TOP FINISHING GUIDE
TO TV CAVITY BOTTOM
TV WIDTH
PLUS 6" MIN.