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M38BV-ST B-Vented Fireplace
Installing The Fireplace Shell
The fireplace may be installed in any location that maintains clear-
ances to air conditioning ducts, electrical wiring and plumbing. Safety,
as well as efficiency of operation, must be considered when selecting
the fireplace location. Try to select a location that does not interfere
with room traffic, has adequate ventilation, and offers an accessible
pathway for B-Vent & Combustion Air Kit installation.
The fireplace dimensions are shown below:
Figure 1.
Fireplace dimensions.
Installation
Figure 2b.
Securing the fireplace to the framing.
Framing
Clearances
The
M38BV-ST
clearances to combustible materials are:
Top*
14"
Sides
1 1/2"
Floor
0"
Mantle**
6"
Recess Depth
17 1/8"
* Clearance from the top of the fireplace to
a combustible ceiling within the fireplace
enclosure.
** Refer to page 5.
Top View
Front View
WARNING
:
When this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or any
combustible material other than wood flooring, it must be installed
on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of
the appliance.
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Figure 2a.
Framing dimensions.
For protection against freezing temperatures, it is recommended that
outer walls of the chase be insulated with a vapour barrier. This will
reduce the possibility of a cold-air convection current on the fireplace.
Frame the fireplace cavity according to Figure 2a.
Slide the fireplace into the cavity.
Tack four studs (40" length) in place as shown in Figure 2b. Secure
the fireplace in position by nailing into these cleats.
17 1/8
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38 1/4
C
C
17 1/8
Ø4" B-Vent
