5Clearances
Framing and Finishing
PRE-INSTALATION PREPARATION
Continued
PACKAGING AND REMOVAL
The (V)CB36 vented decorative gas fireplaces are packaged with:
-one box containg a
-one bag containing the owner’s manual with installation
instructions, operator’s guide, and warranty information.
-one bag of glowing ember material.
-one bag of vermiculite hearth treatments.
Remove the shrinkwrap securing the 2 carton trays to the unit.
Lift the top carton tray off and remove the four corner posts.
Discard the bottom tray once the unit is moved into position.
Note: To prvent damage to ceramic logs and glass panels you may want to remove them before positioning and framing the unit. To access firebox, see Hearth Access and Assembly, page ##.
CLEARANCES
Minimumclearancestocombustiblesforthefireplaceareasfollows:
Back, and sides | 0” (0 mm) |
Perpendicular walls | 10” (254 mm) |
Floor | 0” (0 mm) |
Ceiling to louver opening | 36” (914 mm) |
Front | 36” (914 mm) |
Top | 0” (0 mm) |
1” (26 mm) (See venting instructions | |
| for specifics on vent clearances.) |
Mantel Clearances | (See - Mantel Clearances for specific |
| clearances to combustible mantels.) |
Carton Tray
Glass Panel
Corner Post
Log Carton
Figure 4 - Unpacking Fireplace
2 x 4 FLAT HEADER
36"
(914 mm)
36 1/4" (921 mm)
14 3/4" (375 mm)
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Flush, Wall Installation
Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5/8” (16 mm) may be flush with the top and sides of the front face of the fireplace.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 5 shows typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 6 shows framing for corner installation. All minimum clearances must be met.
For overall unit dimensions, framing allowances, and vent collar locations, see Unit Dimensions, Figure 7 on page 6.
For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories on page
33.If you are using a seperate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figures 8 and 9 for proper height and clearances. You can install a noncombustible mantel at any height above the fireplace opening. Note:
21" (533 mm)
TO CENTER OF
TOP VENT
285/8"
(727 mm)
14 3/4"
563/4"
(1441 mm)
THESE DIMENSIONS ALLOW FOR 1" OF CLEARANCE
AT THE SIDES AND BACK OF THE FIREPLACE
HOWEVER, 0" CLEARANCE IS ALSO PERMITTED AT ALL SIDES WHEN FRAMED
14 3/4"
(375 mm)
TO NAILING FLANGES
121/4"
(311 mm)
TO
OPENING
Figure 6 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation
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