46
56
” (1172 mm)
(1/2” Drywall)
or
46” (1168 mm)
(5/8” Drywall)
23” (584 mm)
(1/2” Drywall)
or Adjustable to
22
6M
” (578 mm)
(5/8” Drywall)
48
6QE
”
(1224 mm)
46
6
” (1
184 mm)
7”
(178 mm)
Min.
8
556QE
”
(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 Confi gurations
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 fi replace must be secured to the fl oor and/or to framing
studs as shown in
Figure 7
. Use four (4) wood screws or
masonry/ concrete screws to secure fi replace to the fl oor.
Use four (4) screws to attach fi replace to framing. The side
brackets or nailing fl anges are designed to accommodate
two wall boards thicknesses, 1/2" or 5/8".
NOTE
Never install combustible materials over
front face of fi replace.
NOTE
The area above and on the sides of the
fi replace 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
