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NAILING TAB INSTALLATION
1)Attach the nailing tabs to the corner posts using the 2 sheet metal screws supplied. Secure through the centre of the top and bottom slots in the nailing tab and then through the existing holes in the corner posts.
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Position the nailing tab so that the front |
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face is offset with the front edge of the |
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corner post (approx. ½"). Centre the |
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nailing tab vertically on the corner post. |
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Figure 35 a. |
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Drill through the centre of the top and bottom slots in the nailing tab. Secure using the two sheet metal screws sup- plied. This allows the nailing tab to slide back and forth for desired framing. Figure 35b.
2)To determine the final location of the nailing tab you must first determine the thickness of your finishing mate- rial (i.e. drywall). This will determine the dimension from the front edge of the corner post to the nailing tab. Once the nailing tab is in the desired location, drill through the centre hole of the nailing tab. Secure with a sheet metal screw*. Figure 35c.
*Additional set screws may be installed.
MANTLE INSTALLATION
Combustible mantle clearance can vary according to the mantle depth. FIGURE 36. Use the graph to help evaluate the clearance needed. Curtains, above the fireplace, must not be positioned lower than the 5" distance required for the 2" combustible mantle. These same requirements
apply to any combustibles protruding on either side of the fireplace.
FIGURES 35a-c
CORNER
POST
NAILING
TAB
TOP SLOT
A |
FINISHING
MATERIAL
B
FIGURES 36
CENTRE
HOLE
C |
