46
¹⁄₈
” (1172 mm)
(1/2” Drywall)
or
46” (1168 mm)
(5/8” Drywall)
23” (584 mm)
(1/2” Drywall)
or Adjustable to
22
³⁄₄
” (578 mm)
(5/8” Drywall)
48
³⁄₁₆
”
(1224 mm)
46
⁵⁄₈
” (1
184
mm)
FP2850
Peninsula framing
7”
(178
mm)
Min.
8
¹¹⁄₁₆
”
(221
mm)
Min,
NOTE:
The Vermont Castings Group Model BPWC500
mantel is specially designed to comply with all mantel
temperature requirements. Any custom-built mantels must
comply with the framing clearances and the use of non
-
combustibles as shown in
Figures 5, 6 and 7.
STLDV FRAMING
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
10
20306750
Designer Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Remove box and
Insulation for Top
Vent Configurations
Noncombustible
Material
Fold Outer Tabs
and Nail to Framing
Members
Figure 7 -
PFDV (Peninsula) Framing
If using 5/8" drywall, remove
framing tabs and re-install
on 2nd set of holes
positioned slightly inwards
The fireplace must be secured to the floor and/or to framing
studs as shown in
Figure 7
. Use four (4) wood screws or
masonry/ concrete screws to secure fireplace to the floor.
Use four (4) screws to attach fireplace to framing. The side
brackets or nailing flanges are designed to accommodate
two wall boards thicknesses, 1/2" or 5/8".
NOTE
Never install combustible materials over
front face of fireplace.
NOTE
The area above and on the sides of the
fireplace must be a noncombustible material.
Figures 5, 6, 7
If using 5/8" drywall, remove
noncombustible supports,
rotate 180° and reinstall to
achieve 5/8" depth
