C. Finishing Styles

This model has multiple installation and finishing options. The following section describe three basic installations.

Note: A 1/2 inch clearance must be maintained between combustible materials and the front face of the fireplace.

OPTION A: Flush Wall Finish

Kiva-style finished in a straight wall (see Figure 11.4).

 

 

Figure 11.4 Flush wall installation

 

 

 

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Unit is installed using framing dimensions found in

 

 

Figure 3.2.

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Do not use nailing tabs provided on unit sides for

 

 

Option A.

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Nailing tabs found in manual bag assembly or in

 

 

cardboard sleeve of packing. Install nailing tabs using

 

 

screws on upper unit sides (see Figure 11.3).

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This places unit back 1/2 inch from framing studs such

 

 

that drywall or other material can be brought directly

 

 

across non-combustible board up to finish edge trim.

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WARNING

 

Fire Risk.

 

1/2 Inch non-combustible board installed on front

 

face of fireplace MUST remain if using combustible

 

finishing materials.

•A cardboard template is printed on unit shipping carton and may be used to help cut drywall or other finishing materials. Simply cut along line and use it as a template.

•Drywall or other finishing materials may be finished all the way up to the finishing edge trim or unit front face, but MUST NOT extend inside of finishing edge trim.

CAUTION

Finishing materials cut inside the provided template will cause the door to not fit.

•Finishing materials may be fastened or secured to unit below the glass/front opening.

OPTION B: Kiva-style Arch

The second installation option requires the construction of a kiva-style arch. This option recesses the unit into the wall such that construction of a hearth is not necessary (see Figure 11.5).

Figure 11.5

•Framing depth increases from that shown in Figure 3.2, (Dimension C). Dimension C will vary depending on the depth of the desired kiva-style arch (see Figure 11.5).

•Once depth of desired kiva-style arch is determined (minimum of 3-3/32 inches and maximum 5 inches), add that to Dimension C from Figure 3.2. Level, set and secure fireplace using nailing tabs provided on fireplace sides. Secure with screws or nails into BACK of framing studs.

•Kiva-style arch dimensions: Maximum depth equals 5 inches (includes finish wall surface). Minimum depth equals 3-3/32 inches.

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Bravo, Aztec specifications

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