North Star 864 HH installation manual Nailing Brackets

14 Installation (for qualified installers only)

Nailing Brackets

There are four nailing brackets on the front of the fireplace. Follow the directions below to prepare the nailing brackets. Once in place, nail or screw the nailing brackets to the framing.

NOTE: Additional nailing brackets are provided along

the base of the fireplace. Use these brackets if not using the front brackets.

1/2” Drywall

For installations using

1/2” facing fold the larger

tab out 90° (use a

screwdriver if necessary).

5/8” Drywall

For installations using 5/8” drywall fold the shorter tab out 90° (use a screwdriver if necessary).

WARNING: Make sure the

fireplace is square and

plumb when placed in the framing. Measured corner-to-corner, the fireplace should be square (approx. 54-7/8” for each dimension). Use shims to insure the fireplace is square.

TOP VIEW

Framing

Nailing Bracket

Fireplace

Drywall

TOP VIEW

Framing

Nailing Bracket

Fireplace

Drywall

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