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20306743
KSTDV Series Gas Fireplace
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
FINISHING MATERIAL
NOTE:
Any remote wiring (i.e. remote control, wall switch,
and optional fan) must be done prior to
fi
nal
fi
nishing to
avoid costly reconstruction.
Only noncombustible materials (i.e. brick, tile, slate, steel,
or other materials with a UL
fi
re rating of Zero) may be
used to cover the black surface of the appliance. A 300°F
minimum adhesive may be used to attach facing materials
to the black surface. If joints between the
fi
nished wall
and the
fi
replace surround are sealed, a 300°F minimum
sealant material (General Electric RTV103 or equivalent)
must be used.
NOTE
Never install combustible materials over
front face of fi replace.
Figure 6 -
Secure Fireplace to Floor and Framing Studs
Nailing Flange
Screws
Framing
FP2545
Noncombustible
Material
SECURE FIREPLACE TO FLOOR OR FRAM-
ING
The
fi
replace must be secured to the
fl
oor and/or to framing
studs as shown in
Figure 6
. 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".
A 6" area above fireplace must be a
noncombustible material. Figure 6
NOTE