North Star 864 HH installation manual Thick Facing with Fireplace Xtrordinair FPX Arched Faces

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Thick Facing with Fireplace Xtrordinair (FPX) Arched Faces

The following illustration shows facing considerations for those fireplaces utilizing FPX arched faces. The facing must be non-combustible and over 1" in depth.

Masonry Line

The Fireplace Xtrordinair 864 Masonry Template is recommended for masonry installation (sku 98500688). The template helps locate and support the masonry as it being installed.

Drywall

Hearth Line

		Floor-Mounted Fireplaces or Raised Hearths:
		Build the hearth 1” (max.) above the	base of the
		fireplace. The fireplace may be raised to
Before installing masonry, install		accommodate thicker hearth materials.
the FPX Face Upgrade Kit		Raised Fireplaces:
(98500686). This covers the		Masonry is installed 1” (maximum)
upper corners.		above the base of the fireplace.
		Fiber Board (must remain in place)
		FRONT VIEW
			1-1/2”
			5”
TOP VIEW
	Framing
			35-3/4”
Fireplace	Nailing Bracket	45-1/2” Radius
	Drywall
Face	Masonry		1”
		41”
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