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Installation
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note: when constructing the framed opening, please ensure there is
access to install the gas line when the unit is installed
• Slide the fireplace into the cavity.
•
tack four studs (Vertical, "broken line") in place, shown
• Secure the fireplace in position by nailing into these cleats.
Section 2: Framing
Figure 3.
Framing dimensions, (Both Sides Typical)
when this appliance is installed directly on AnY combustible other
than wood flooring (carpet, vinyl, etc.). It must be installed on an
equivalent wood or metal panel. this material must extend the full
width and depth of the appliance.
WarNiNg
In wall framing dimensions
Shelf over the fireplace, Top vent
Shelf over the fireplace, Side vent
Alcove above fireplace
Figure 3.b
Combustible Framing for shelves over the fireplace, Top vent.
Figure 3.b
Combustible Framing for shelves over the fireplace, Side vent.
Figure 3.b
Non Combustible Framing with alcove above fireplace, Right side. Combustible
Framing above fireplace, Left side, see figure 2. (Top Vent).
A
B
c
D
E
h38dFst
40¾''
42½''
N/A
23¾''
40¾''
h42dFst
45''
49½''
46½''
24''
45''
1" Min.
Non-combustible nailing
flange (supplied) Both
sides typical
Non-combustible
materials. Alcove
over fireplace
Ceiling Level
Door
Opening
Floor
H42ST Non-Combustible
header (Supplied)
NOT NEEDED FOR H38ST
Both walls typical. May not
be exactly as shown
non-CombusTible header (h42sT only)
CombusTible header
CombusTible
maTerial
baCkframe
Combustible material
backframe, 2-peices. Both
sides typical
Non-Combustible
header
Combustible
header
A
B
c
D
E
F
j
G
L
M
O
P
N
q
K
H
I
h
38
d
Fst
h
42
d
Fst
F
46''
50''
g
17½''
19''
h
N/A
46½''
i
42½'' 49½''
h
38
d
Fst
h
42
d
Fst
j
33½''
37⅜''
k
N/A
46½''
l
42½'' 49½''
m
10''
11½''
h
38
d
Fst
h
42
d
Fst
N
42½'' 49½''
o
6''
6''
p
10''
10''
q
36½'' 40½''
non-CombusTible header (h42sT only)
