OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
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3.If a raised platform is to be constructed. ceiling clearances must be maintained.
4.Install gas piping to firebox location. See Installing Gas Line on page 10 and Connecting to Gas Supply in log set owner’s manual.
IMPORTANT: If installing blower acces- sory. See
5.Carefully set firebox in front of rough opening.
6.Carefully insert firebox into rough opening.
7.Attach firebox to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nail- ing flange (see Figure 10). Attach fire- box to board base through holes in fire- box bottom (see Figure 10).
IMPORTANT: When finishing your fire- box, combustible materials such as wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may be butted up next to the side and top of the firebox. Combustible materials should never overlap the firebox front facing more than 3/8".
WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materials to overlap the firebox front facing (see Fig- ure 9).
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any neces- sary openings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or cover the louvered slots on the front of the firebox.
WARNING: Use only noncom- bustible mortar or adhesives when overlapping the front fac- ing with noncombustible facing material.
Nailing Flange | Combustible material |
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must not overlap more than |
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| Edge of side | |
Drywall | 3/8" onto black metal front face. | |
| firebox opening |
3/8" Max.
SAFE |
| 11/2" Max. |
ZONE |
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| 4" | Minimum from |
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| firebox opening |
| 8" Min. to | edge to |
| combustible | |
| Perpendicular | |
| material | |
| Wall | |
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Figure 9 - Framing for Built-In Firebox Installation: Top View
Nails or Wood
Screws
Nailing Flanges
| Screws |
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Figure 10 - Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs and Floor | Hardware |
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