Installation (for qualified installers only)

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Thick Facing Installation (stone, brick, or other non-combustible over 1" thick)

If using a Fireplace Xtrordinair (FPX) arched face, see "Thick Facing with a Fireplace Xtrordinair Arched Faces" on page 38.

Do not install masonry (or other material) in front of the

fireplace. This area must remain open to install the face.

TOP VIEW - Protruding Masonry

Framing

Nailing Bracket

Fireplace

Drywall

Line

 

 

Masonry

Masonry

Line

 

 

 

Drywall

Hearth

Line

 

Masonry Line

Floor-Mounted Fireplaces or Raised Hearths: Build the hearth 1” (max.) above the base of the fireplace. The fireplace may be raised to accommodate thicker hearth materials.

Raised Fireplaces:

Masonry is installed 1” (maximum) above the base of the fireplace.

FRONT VIEW

Fiber Board (must remain in place)

 

 

 

1-1/2”

 

Masonry

 

 

TOP VIEW - Recessed Masonry

 

 

 

Framing

 

 

 

 

 

35-3/4”

Fireplace

Drywall

 

 

(or cement board, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Masonry

 

 

NOTE: The nailing brackets are not used for this type

 

1”

 

 

of installation - secure the fireplace to the floor with

 

41”

the brackets along the base of the fireplace.

 

 

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