IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT
A FULL HEADER BE INSTALLED
ABOVE THE FRAMING KIT
61 1/2”
45”
Note: The fireplace should be in place
and venting installed before framing in or
building an enclosure around the unit.
The Town & Country fireplace must be framed
in with the Steel Stud Framing Kit provided
as described below or totally enclosed with
non-combustible material.
If preferred, additional masonry type non-
combustible material can be installed above
and to the sides up to 6 inches proud of the
appliance.
The finishing material must not interfere
with glass frame access and movement.
Assemble the framing kit as per the
instructions on pages 10 – 12 of this manual.
Attach the steel frame to the fireplace once
the fireplace is in its final position. Secure the
steel frame to the framing brackets on each
side of the unit. Ensure that the studs are
set back far enough to allow for thickness of
finishing surface.
The sides, back and top of the fireplace can
be framed in up to the steel studs and the
fireplace standoffs using conventional
lumber. Consult local building codes for
specific requirements.
Due to high temperatures, non-combustible
backer board, such as cement board or its
equivalent, must be used to sheet in the front
of the fireplace. (Fig. #9a) Standard sheetrock
(dry wall) may be used beyond this.
If the backer board is not to be finished with
other non-combustible material such as tiles,
it is recommended that the instructions in
Fig.#9a be followed closely.
Chase Insulation: When installing this
fireplace against a non-insulated exterior
wall or chase, it is recommended that the
outer walls be insulated to the same degree
as other exterior walls. Do not place fireplace
directly against the insulation. Cover the
insulation and plastic vapour barrier with a
solid surface, such as dry wall (sheetrock).
Consult local codes. Do not insulate or use
plastic vapour barrier within the framing kit.
CAUTION: SEE FIGURE #9a BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
ALL OTHER FRAMING CAN
BE DONE WITH
CONVENTIONAL LUMBER
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE. DO NOT INSTALL ANY
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, ELECTRICAL WIRING,
INSULATION, PLASTIC VAPOR BARRIER OR GAS
PLUMBING WITHIN THE STEEL STUD FRAMING
STEEL STUD FRAMING KIT DIMENSIONS
(Supplied with fireplace)
NOTE:
The chase must be properly
sealed at the ceiling level or
between floors in a multilevel
installation.
Fig. #8
8
TCWS.38CE3 250313-44
Framing and Finishing
