Vermont Casting BHDR36 Mantels, Mantel Chart, Clearance to Combustibles, Framing and Finishing

MANTELS

Depending on the width of the mantel it may be installed higher or lower from the top of the louvre opening. See drawing and chart below for proper installation height of your combustible mantel piece. Non-combustible mantels may be installed at any height above the appliance opening.

When using paint or lacquer to finish the mantel, such paint or lacquer must be heat resistant to prevent discolouration.

MANTEL CHART

CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES

FRAMING AND FINISHING

1.Choose fireplace location.

2.Place fireplace into position and secure to floor with 1-1/2" screws, or nails. The holes to secure the fireplace to the floor are located just behind the access door grill on the left and right hand side of the fireplace.

3.Frame in fireplace with a header across the top. It is important to allow for finished face when setting the depth of the frame.

4.Attach fireplace to frame using adjustable frame drywall strips(located behind access door for shipping). Preset depth to suit facing material (adjustable to 1/2" , 5/8" or 3/4" depths). Fig. 4.

5.Screw through slotted holes in drywall strip and then screw into pre-drilled holes on fireplace side. Measure from face of fireplace to face of drywall strip to determine final depth. (Fig. 5 & 6)

C ADJUSTABLE DRYWALL STRIP

Fig. 4