Figure 9
FACADE INSTALLATION
Install the Facade per instructions provided in
Facade Kit (ordered separately - see
Page 27
).
After the Facade has been installed attach the
adjustment handle by passing it through the lower
left slot of the facade, and screwing the threaded
end into the threaded faster until snug.
NOTE
: install damper handle after facade is
installed.
Framing, Facing And Mantel
The construction of the framing, facing, and
mantel must be in accordance with the standards
and the following illustrations (
Figures
8 and 9
):
A. Frame the fireplace using 2” x 3” or heavier
lumber.
B. WARNING: Combustible materials cannot
be used in the space directly above the
fireplace, except for the studs above the
facade that support the facing and mantel.
This area must remain empty for a height
of 6’8” (2,032 mm) measured from the
base of the appliance.
C. Frame the fireplace with vertical studs at the
sides of the fireplace running from floor to
ceiling (see
Figure 8
).
If combustible facing
is to be used, position the studs back, from
the front edge of the fireplace (a space that
is the thickness of the facing material, so
that the facing can be installed flush with the
fireplace facing). Frame headers between
the vertical studs only as follows:
• Place 2” x 3” or 2” x 4” headers, only
along the upper part of the front, side and
back faces (some codes may require a
2” x 6” on an outside bearing wall). Do
not put wood or any combustible material
within the area above the fireplace except
on the front facing.
• Place headers only as required to support
the facing and mantel.
D. WARNING: The fireplace must not be in
contact with any insulation or loose filling
material. Cover the insulation with drywall
panels around the fireplace.
HEARTH EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS
The fireplace may be installed directly on a
combustible floor. The supplied safety metal
strip must be positioned as follows: One half
under the front of the fireplace and the other
half must extend on the floor over which the
hearth extension will be built (see
Figure 8
).
* The safety metal strip must cover the entire
width of the fireplace.
The combustible floor in front of the fireplace
must be covered with a non-combustible ma-
terial (tile, marble, stone, etc). See
Figure 9.
Area where wood
Mantel can be
installed
45˚
Hearth Extension
Any mantel must be
non-combustible
WARNING: THE HEARTH EXTEN-
SION IS TO BE INSTALLED ONLY
AS ILLUSTRATED.
The crack between the fireplace
and the hearth extension must be
sealed with a non-combustible
material such as sand-cement
grout.
Safety Metal Strip
Hearth Extension Non-Combustible
Finish Material
Floor
Figure 8 - Hearth Extension Requirements
Fireplace
Minimum 1/2”
(13mm) Thick
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Elevated fireplace installations re-
quire a special “Z” Metal Safety Strips
(field provided), in place of the safety
metal strip shown above. The safety
strip should extend the full width of
the fireplace. When more than one
safety strip is used they must overlap
by a minimum of 1”. Hearth extension
of an elevated fireplace must respect
the same minimal dimensions as a
fireplace installed directly on the floor
(Figure 9).
Platform
Fireplace
Elevated Fireplaces
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* centered on fireplace
** measured from door opening
(or side of viewing glass edge)
Minimum 1/2” Thick
Non-Combustible
Material
USA = 16” (407mm) Min.
Canada = 18” (457mm) Min.
u
NOTE
: Reference “Clearances to Combustibles” below.
NOTE
: Hearth extension must
extend 8” minimum from each
side of the firebox opening
2”
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
The following clearances meet the minimum require-
ments for a safe installation;
Side wall:
24” (610 mm)
(measured from the firebox
opening)
Ceiling:
6’ 8” (2,032 mm) measured from the
base of the fireplace
Fireplace enclosure
:
Bottom: 0”
Side: 0” to standoff
Back: 0” to standoff
Top: Do not fill the space above the fireplace
with any material (Except the wood framing. See
Page 11, Figure 11
)
Chimney:
2” (50 mm)
Mantel:
39-1/2 (1004mm) minimum above base of unit. 16” (407mm) maximum depth.
NOTE
: Only non-combustible mantels may be used.
39-1/2”
(1004mm)
u
4”
(102mm)
39”
(991mm)
*
24”
**
(610mm)
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