INSTALLATION (CONT)
Combustible Surround Installation
Minimum Framing Dimensions
| BVD34 | BVD36 | BVP42 |
"A" | 35 3/4" | 37 3/4" | 37 3/4" |
| (908mm) | (959mm) | (959mm) |
"B" | 37 3/8" | 39 3/8" | 43 3/8" |
| (949mm) | (1,000mm) | (1,102mm) |
"C" | 14 3/8" | 17 7/8" | 17 7/8" |
| (378mm) | (454mm) | (454mm) |
Note: Dimension "C" is the minimum with the fireplace face extending 1/2" in front of the framing to allow for finishing materials.
2 X 4 HEADER
STAND OFF
MANTELSHELF
COMBUSTIBLE SURROUND
FINISHED WALL
FRONT TRIM OR
JOINT BETWEEN FINISHED WALL AND UNIT SEALED WITH 300° F 149° C SEALANT MATERIAL (SEALANT IS OPTIONAL)
Figure 11
Attention: Add
Attention: If a base or mantel is not used and the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring, it shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance. The vertical dimension in Figure 11 must be adjusted when a metal or wood panel is placed beneath the appliance.
Finishing (Figure 12)
Finish the walls with the material of your choice. Only non- combustible materials may be used to cover the black fireplace front.
Warning: When finishing the fireplace never obstruct or modify the air inlet/outlet louvers in any manner. Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the combustion chamber.
Caution: If the joints between the finished wall and the fireplace surround (top and sides) are sealed, a 300°F minimum sealant material must be used. These joints are not required to be sealed. Only
Figure 12
Attention: Cold climate installation recommendation: When installing this unit against a
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