Combustible Mantels

INSTALLATION

Because of the extreme heat this ﬁreplace emits, the mantel clearances are critical. Combustible mantel clearances from top of unit are shown in Diagram below.

Note: A non-combustible mantel may be installed at a lower height if the framing is made of metal studs covered with a non-combustible board.

These drawings are to scale at 1:6 (one inch = 6 inches)

Mantel can be installed anywhere in shaded area or higher using the above scale.

Note: Ensure the paint that is used on the mantel and the facing is "heat resistant" or the paint may discolour.

FRAMING AND

FINISHING

1)Determine the total thickness of facing material (e.g. drywall plus ceramic tiles) to allow the ﬁ nished surface to be ﬂ ush with the front of the unit. Total facing thickness can vary from 1/2" (13mm) to 1" (32mm) thick.

Install Top Standoffs & Side Nailing Strips before unit is slipped into position. See the "Unit Assembly Prior to Installation" section for assembly details.

P95-3 Flat Wall Surround and Tile Kit

The P95-3 Flat Wall Surround, Hearth Pad and Tile Kit cannot be modiﬁ ed in any way. It must be installed as manufactured.

P95-3 Flat Wall Surround and Tile Kit Speciﬁ cations

UNIT BASE STAND-OFFS

2)Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing material. The framed opening is 50-1/8" high x 53-3/8" wide x 21-1/4" deep (1276mm high x 1346mm wide x 533mm deep).

Framing Dimensions

A	B	C
53-3/8"	50-1/8"	21-1/4"
1346mm	1276mm	533mm

To accommodate varying thicknesses and

ﬁnishes of hearth materials, we have increased the overall height of the appliance by a further 1-1/8”. This increase is added with the inclusion of two stand-offs at the bottom of the unit, below the outer box, taking the overall height of the framing dimensions from 49” up to 50-1/8”.

In the event that you should choose to use thinner materials to ﬁ nish the hearth, you can omit the stand-offs provided for raising the unit. However, we recommend that you leave the framing dimensions as they are in the manual andalteronlythefacingrequirementbyreducing it by the same distance that you have lowered the unit.

Insert the 2 unit base stand-offs underneath the unit as shown in the diagram below. Space the stand-offs centrally, approximately 2 or 2-1/2 feet apart. Ensure that the unit is not unstable.

3)For exterior walls, insulate the enclosure to the same degree as the rest of the house, apply vapour barrier and drywall, as per local installation codes. (Do not insulate the ﬁreplace itself.)

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