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VCG Royalton Series • BE36/42 • 4044-197 Installation Manual • Rev A • 02/18/15
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Table of Contents
1 Product Specific & Important Safety Information
A. Fireplace Certification
4
B. Non-Combustible Materials
4
C. Combustible Materials
4
2 Getting Started
A. Typical Fireplace System
5
B. Design and Installation Considerations
6
1. Selecting Fireplace Locations
6
2. Locating Fireplace & Chimney
7
C. Tools and Supplies Needed
8
D. Inspect Fireplace and Components
8
E. Fireplace System Requirements
8
3 Framing and Clearances
A. Fireplace Dimensions
9
B. Clearances
10
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles
10
C. Construct the Chase
11
D. Frame the Fireplace
12
E. Secure and Level the Fireplace
12
F. Protective Metal Hearth Strips
13
G. Outside Air Kit (optional)
14
4 Chimney and Termination Requirements
A. Chimney Requirements
15
B. Offsets/Returns
16
C. Termination Requirements
17
5 Chimney Installation
A. Typical Chimney System
18
B. Assemble Chimney Sections
19
C. Install Chimney Air Kit
19
D. Secure Offset/Return
20
E. Install Ceiling Firestops
20
F. Install Attic Insulation Shield
21
G. Roof Penetration
22
H. Install Chase/Chase Top
22
I. Termination Cap Requirements
23
J. Install Termination Cap
23
6 Shrouds
A. Radiation Shield
25
B. Field Constructed Shrouds
25
1. Open Top Shroud
25
2. Mailbox Style Shroud
26
3. Roofed Style Shroud
26
7 Finishing
A. Finishing Material
27
B. Hearth Extension, Building and Finishing
28
1. Hearth Extension 4” or more below
Fireplace Opening
29
2. Raised Hearth Extension Less Than 4” Below
Fireplace Opening
29
3. Fireplace Opening and Hearth Extension Flush
with Floor
30
C. Non-Combustible Sealant Material
30
D. Mantel and Wall Projections
31
E. Sidewalls/Surrounds
32
8 Fireplace Setup
A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision
33
B. Wood Burning Inserts
33
9 Reference Materials
A. Chimney Components
34
B. Optional Components
38