Remove smoke shield by removing five screws. See Figure 7.3. Smoke shield is located at top of fireplace front.

Remove screens by removing screw from the end of each screen rod. See Figure 7.4.

 

Smoke Shield

Front Face

 

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Remove these screws.

Figure 7.3 Removing Smoke Shield

Figure 7.4 Removing the Screen Rods

Remove hearth stone by removing three corrugated shipping spacers (Figure 7.5). Lift hearth stone out of fireplace. See Figure 7.6.

Figure 7.5 Shipping Spacers

Figure 7.6 Lifting Out the Hearth Stone

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with sagging, loose insulation.

DO NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed insulation.

Secure insulation and vapor barriers.

Provide minimum air space clearances at the sides and back of the fireplace assembly as outlined in Section 6.

Remove fireplace from pallet.

The fireplace is attached to pallet with two brackets on each side and rear of outer shell. See Figure 7.7.

Remove screws from bracket, pallet and fireplace. Replace screws removed from fireplace.

Figure 7.7 Removing Shipping Brackets

E. Position the Fireplace (EXCLAIM-42 only)

Place the fireplace on a continuous flat surface.

Follow framing instructions in Section 6.

Slide fireplace into position (brackets can be used to anchor fireplace in position).

Note: Before installing refractories and hearth stone, be sure all back edges of each piece are smooth to ensure

proper fit. Scrape away excess with a regular screwdriver. See Figure 7.8.

Figure 7.8 Scrape Away Rough Edges

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