Monessen Hearth GCUF Series, GRUF Fireplace Framing, Custom Cabinet, Location of Nailing Flanges

FIREPLACE FRAMING

When finishing a custom cabinet, mantel, or other built-in enclosure, the opening size to accommodate the fireplace with trim installed is as follows:

	GCUF32C with trim	GCUF36C with trim	GCUF42C with trim
K	37⅞"	41⅞"	47⅞"
J	35⅞"	35⅞"	35⅞"

K

J

Figure 13 - Custom Cabinet

WARNING

The fireplace must be installed giving full consideration to the clearance and height requirements identified in this manual.

1.Bend out the nailing flanges located on each side of the firebox.

2.Slide the firebox into prepared framing or position firebox in its final position and frame later.

3.Level the firebox by checking the top edge of the firebox. Shim if necessary.

4.Anchor firebox to the side framing members using 8d nails or other suitable fasteners. See Figure 14.

5.The canopy must be installed for safe operation of the heater. See page 13 for canopy installation details.

Nail Sides

Through Nailing

Flanges

Figure 14 - Location of Nailing Flanges

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