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P36E-11 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
installation
Install Side Nailing Strips, Top Facing
Support, and Top Standoffs before unit
is slipped into position. See the "Unit As-
sembly Prior to Installation" section for
assembly details.
1. Determine the total thickness of facing material (e.g. non combustible plus ceramic tiles) to allow the finished surface to be flush with the front of the unit.
Total facing thickness can vary from 1/2" (13mm) to 1-1/4" (32mm) thick with Vignette only, Vi Vignette Finishing Trim Stepped Finish and Safety
Screen and Louvers. When installing the Vi Vignette Finishing Trim Flush Finish the facing thickness is up to 3".
2. Add a second steel stud at midpoint for ease of installation/securing the non combustible board. See Diagrams 1 & 2.
FRAMING
3. For exterior walls, insulate the enclosure to the
same degree as the rest of the house, apply
vapour barrier and drywall, as per local instal-
lation codes.
(Do not insulate the fireplace
itself.)
4. The top of the unit must not be closer than 32"
(813mm) to the ceiling.
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Note:
Secure the non-combustible board (supplied) directly
above the unit as shown. Install a steel stud directly above
the unit as shown to secure the non-combustible material.
Shown with Vignette Faceplate &
Vignette Finishing Trim, Stepped
Finish
Shown with Vignette and
Vignette Finishing Trim,
Flush Finished
Diagram 4
Diagram 5
Vi Vignette Finishing Trim Flush Finished
Vi Vignette Finishing Trim Stepped Finish
NOTE:
If using flush louvers and safety screen the steel studs and non-combustible material are not required. Wood studs and drywall
may be used. See framing and finishing for details.
The non combustible board which is included with the vignette finishing trim is 37-1/2 inches W (953 mm) x 12 inches high (305 mm) x 1/2
(13mm) inch thick. This board will need to be cut to size if choosing the stepped finish option as the board only needs to be 36 inches (914
mm) wide.
Non- Combustible