NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION ARE NOT TO SCALE.
9
Figure 5
8d Nail
Top Spacer
The firebox may be positioned and then the
framing built around it, or the framing may
be constructed and the firebox positioned into
the opening.
Usually, no special floor support is needed for
the firebox, however, to be certain:
1. Estimate the total weight of the firebox
system and surround materials such as
marble, brick, stone, etc., to be installed
(see
Product Referance Table
on Page 10
for appliance weight).
2. Measure the square footage of the floor
space to be occupied by the system and
surrounds.
3. Note the floor construction, i.e. 2" x 6", 2" x
8" or 2" x 10", single or double joists, type
and thickness of floor boards.
4. Use this information and consult your lo-
cal building code to determine if you need
additional support.
If you plan to raise the firebox, build the plat-
form assembly then position firebox on top.
Secure the platform to the floor to prevent
possible shifting.
Firebox Installation
Step 1. Frame these appliances as illustrated in
Figures 7 through 9
.
All framing details must
allow for a minimum clearance to combustible
framing members as shown in Figures 2 through 4.
Also refer to appliance specifications on Page
10 . Headers may be in direct contact with the
appliance top spacers but must not be sup-
ported by them or notched to fit around them.
All construction above the appliance must be
self supporting, DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE
FOR STRUCTURAL SUPPORT.
NOTE:
The framed depth from a framed wall,
must always be measured from a finished
surface. If a wall covering such as drywall is
to be attached to the rear wall, then the depth
must be measured from the drywall surface.
It is important that this dimension be exact.
Step 2. Level the firebox by checking the top
edge of the firebox. Shim if necessary.
Step 3. Fireplace should be secured to side
framing members using the full length nailing
tabs at the top and bottom of the fireplace front
face. Use 8d nails (
see
Figure 5
).
Firebox Framing
Construct firebox framing following Figures 7
through 9 and Table 1 on Page 11 for your
specific installation requirements. Refer to
Figure 6 on Page 10 for firebox dimensions.
The firebox may be installed directly on a
combustible floor or raised on a platform of
an appropriate height. When the appliance is
installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile (other
than ceramic) or other combustible material,
other than wood flooring, the appliance shall
be installed on a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of the appliance. Be
sure firebox rests on a solid continuous floor or
platform with appropriate framing for support
and so that no cold air can enter room from
under the firebox.
NOTE:
The nailing flange and the area directly
behind the nailing flange is exempt from the
clearances described on the firebox clearance
label.
Step 4. To safely operate the heater with con-
sideration of the mantel clearances the hood
must be installed (Model VRT3232 Only).
CAUTION
Do not block the heat-circulating
air inlets and outlets on these
fireboxes. Doing so may create a
potential fire hazard.
IMPORTANT
Under no circumstances shall the
firebox top spacers be removed or
modified (see Figure 5). The header
may be in direct contact with the top
spacers but must not be supported
by them, notched or altered to fit
around them.
