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Installation
XG0231 - 061120
Installing the Fireplace
Back framing the Fireplace
Figure 3.g
Fireplace installation, (Inlet Gas & Power Vent).
Figure 3.h
Completed back frame Fireplace installation
Maintain a 1" clearance around the throat (projection
at the front of the fireplace that holds the glass door)
when installing 2x4s for back framing.
Intake / Exhaust
Vent Pipe (5”/8”)
2-pcs 2 x 4 (vertical)
Both Sides Typ.
1"
1"
2 x 4 (Top,
horizontal)
2 x 4 Vertical
fillers. Use
typical
building
practices
when spacing
2 x 4 (Bottom,
horizontal)
RHS 102
Steel header
(supplied by Montigo)
Supply Gas
connection
2"
½"
2"
3. Back -frame in the fireplace
using typical framing practice,
see Figure 2 on both sides and
meeting clearance requirements
shown on page 5. Install the non-
combustible headers supplied by
Montigo above the fireplace on
both sides as required to attach
facing. For cleanest finish ensure
that the facing material is installed
flush to the glass viewing area.
4.
Cut the Upper and Lower
Horizontal 2 x 4's as shown in
Figure 2. Next, cut the Required
quantity of short filler 2x4's
under the lower Horizontal.
Follow Typical building codes and
practices when spacing. Next,
cut the Required Left and Right
Vertical 2 x 4's as shown in Figure 3.
5. Lastly, install the Two (2) Supplied
Steel Headers above the fireplace
throat positioned to attach facing
material. NOTE: When this
assembly is in place, ensure
ALL the required clearances to
combustibles are maintained.
6. When the vent passes through
the first adjacent ceiling (or wall
for horizontal runs) a Montigo
RHS102 heat shield must be
installed around the pipe as
shown above.
2.
Once the fireplace is placed on the
platform, ensure there is access
to install the vent pipe, and inline
power vent module if applicable
and the gas line. Note the gas
line connection location and room
to provide a gas service shut-off
valve; according to local gas codes.
Before fastening in place line up
the front face and rear face of the
fireplace (top and botttom), Figure
1. then secure in place with 1/4"
wood screws.
