TC36STD2
FRAMING
BRACKETS
ACCESS HOLES TO
MOUNTING SCREWS
NOTE: AFTER FRAME IS
ASSEMBLED, MAKE SURE TO HAVE
THE SIDE OF THE FRAME WITHOUT
THE SCREW HOLES FACING AWAY
FROM THE FIREPLACE.
Steel frame assembly instructions
1. Top Frame Assembly (Figure 14)
Lay out the 59 1/2” horizontal header
stud (5) on a large flat surface.
Position the two 15 1/2” center studs
(4) perpendicular to the horizontal
header stud, and align with the two
innermost sets of screw holes. Fasten
with the screws (1) provided.
Position the 41 1/4” horizontal stud
plate (6) at the bottom end and
perpendicular to the vertical center
studs (4). Align the bottom ends of
the vertical center studs to the two
innermost sets of screw holes and
fasten with the screws provided.
2. Attach Side Studs (Legs)
Lay the inner vertical side studs (2) so
that it’s top end aligns with the 2nd
set of screw holes of the header stud
(5). The side stud should attach to,
and be perpendicular to the 41 1/4”
stud plate (6). Fasten with the screws
provided.
Fasten the vertical outer side studs
(3) to the ends of the horizontal
header stud (5).
Position the base plate (7) at the
bottom of the inner and outer side
stud legs and fasten with the screws
provided.
Turn the assembled frame over
and install screws to the remaining
fastening points.
3. Attach the Assembled Frame to the
Unit - flat side out.
Align the assembled frame to the unit
framing brackets with the flat side
facing outward into the rooms (Figure
18). Align the framing plates (8) to the
fastening points through the access
holes in the outer side studs (3).
4. Secure to Existing Framing.
Secure
the frame assembly to existing
framing through the horizontal top
stud (5) and the base plates (7).
5. Install Non-combustible Board
Use drywall screws to install the
concrete board.
Figure 18: TC36ST With cement board.
SIDE OF FRAME WITH
SCREW HOLES
FLAT SIDE
OF FRAME
Figure 17: TC36ST With steel frame.
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