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Installation (for qualified installers only)

Thick Facing with Fireplace Xtrordinair (FPX) Arched Faces

The following illustration shows facing considerations for those fireplaces utilizing FPX arched faces. The facing must be non-combustible and over 1" in depth.

Masonry Line

The Fireplace Xtrordinair 864 Masonry Template is recommended for masonry installation (sku 98500688). The template helps locate and support the masonry as it being installed.

Drywall

Hearth

Line

 

 

 

Floor-Mounted Fireplaces or Raised Hearths:

 

 

Build the hearth 1” (max.) above the

base of the

 

 

fireplace. The fireplace may be raised to

Before installing masonry, install

accommodate thicker hearth materials.

the FPX Face Upgrade Kit

Raised Fireplaces:

 

(98500686). This covers the

Masonry is installed 1” (maximum)

 

upper corners.

 

above the base of the fireplace.

 

 

 

Fiber Board (must remain in place)

 

 

FRONT VIEW

 

 

 

 

1-1/2”

 

 

 

5”

TOP VIEW

 

 

 

 

Framing

 

 

 

 

 

35-3/4”

Fireplace

Nailing Bracket

45-1/2” Radius

 

 

 

 

 

Drywall

 

 

Face

Masonry

 

1”

 

 

 

 

41”

 

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North Star 864 HH installation manual Thick Facing with Fireplace Xtrordinair FPX Arched Faces