Clearances 5
Framing and Finishing
PRE-INSTALATION
PREPARATION
Continued
PACKAGING AND REMOVAL
The (V)CD36R/T direct vent gas fireplace heater is 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: On rear vent models you must remove the fiberboard collar protector located on the rear collar before installing the fireplace and venting system. See Figure 4.
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows:
Back, and sides | 0” (0 mm) |
Perpendicular walls | 12” (305 mm) |
Floor | 0” (0 mm) |
Ceiling to louver opening | 40” (1016 mm) |
Front | 36” (914 mm) |
Top | 0” (0 mm) |
Vent Surfaces | 1” (26 mm) (See venting instructions |
| for specifics on vent clearances.) |
Mantel Clearances | (See - Mantel Clearances for specific |
| clearances to combustible mantels.) |
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 9 on page 6.
For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories on page
37.If you are using a seperate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figures 7 and 8 for proper height and clearances. You can install a noncombustible mantel at any height above the fireplace opening. Note:
FIBERBOARD
COLLAR PROTECTOR
Figure 4 - Removing Collar Protector (Rear Vent) Fireplace
2x - VERTICAL DOUBLE STUD
36"
(914 mm)
36 1/4" (921 mm)
14 3/4" (375 mm)
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Flush, Wall Installation
| 2 1/2" (63 mm) | THESE DIMENSIONS ALLOW | |
6 5/8" ( 168 mm) | MIN. 1" (26 mm) | FOR 1" OF CLEARANCE | |
| AT THE SIDES AND BACK | ||
TO CENTER |
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| OF THE FIREPLACE | ||
OF REAR VENT |
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14 3/4" | HOWEVER, 0" CLEARANCE | ||
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| IS ALSO PERMITTED AT | |
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| ALL SIDES WHEN FRAMED | |
21" (533 mm) |
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TO CENTER OF |
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TOP VENT |
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28 5/8" |
| 14 3/4" | |
(727 mm) |
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| (375 mm) | ||
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| TO NAILING | |
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| FLANGES | |
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| 12 1/4" | |
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| (311 mm) | |
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| TO | |
| 56 3/4" | OPENING | |
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| (1441 mm) |
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Figure 6 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation
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