4 Fireplace Preparation

CAUTION

Sharp Edges

Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation.

A.Remove Logs and Shipping Cover

Remove locking screw at the top of the doors (shown in Fig- ure 4.1).

Open the doors by sliding the handles toward the outside edges of the doors as shown in Figure 4.1. Remove the car- tons of logs from their shipping location in the fireplace. Set logs and door lock bracket screw aside for later reinstalla- tion.

Locking Screw

Open Open

Figure 4.1 Door Operation

Save logs and locking screw, to complete installation.

CAUTION

Do NOT notch into the framing around the fireplace spacers.

B. Securing and Leveling Fireplace

WARNING

Fire Risk

Prevent contact with sagging, loose insulation.

Do NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed insulation.

The diagram shows how to properly position, level, and se- cure the fireplace (see Figure 4.2). Nailing tabs are provided to secure the fireplace to the framing members.

Place the fireplace into position on either a combustible or non-combustible continuous flat surface.

Note: The top standoffs may be removed before sliding fireplace into position only if using a non-combustible enclosure.

Level the fireplace from side to side and front to back.

Shim the fireplace as necessary.

Bend out nailing tabs on each side.

Keep nailing tabs flush with the framing.

Secure the fireplace to the framing by using nails or screws through the nailing tabs.

Place a bead of caulk along the front of the fireplace to prevent water running under the fireplace.

Upper front can be covered with non-combustible material or removed and replaced with non-combustible material.

NAILING TABS

Figure 4.2 Proper Positioning, Leveling and Securing of a Fire- place

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Heat & Glo LifeStyle DAKOTA-AU Fireplace Preparation, Remove Logs and Shipping Cover, Securing and Leveling Fireplace

DAKOTA-AU specifications

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