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NOTICE: This replace is in-

tended for use as supplemental

heat. Use this replace along

with your primary heating sys-

tem. Do not install this replace

as your primary heat source.

If you have a central heating

system, you may run system’s

circulating blower while using

replace. This will help circulate

the heat throughout the house.

In the event of a power outage,

you can use this replace as a

heat source.

FRAMING AND FINISHING

Figure 4 shows typical framing of this replace.
Figure 5 shows framing for corner installation.
All minimum clearances must be met.
For available accessories for this replace,
see Accessories on page 37. If you are using
a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to
Figure 6 for proper installation height. You can
install noncombustible mantels at any height
above the replace. Note: Noncombustible
mantels may discolor!
323/8"
345/8"
17" Horiz. Vent
20" Vert. Vent
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner
Installation
A
B
E
F
G
H
DC
Nailing Tabs
28 1/2"
13 5/8"39 3/8"
9 1
/
2
"
97/8"343/8"
541/8"
Nailing
Tabs
C
B
A
DE
FG
To p of Louver
Opening
3
2
1
4
5
6
7
Wall
Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible
Mantels
345/8"
Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for
Installation Against an Exterior Wall
Ref.
Mantel
Depth Ref.
Mantel from
Top of Louver
Opening
1 14" A 16"
2 12" B14"
3 10" C12"
4 8" D10"
5 6" E 8"
6 4" F6"
7 2" G4"