INSTALLATION
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2.If the
3.If a raised platform is to be constructed, ceiling clearances must be maintained.
4.Install gas piping to firebox location. See In- stalling Gas Line on page 11 and Connecting to Gas Supply in log set owner’s manual.
IMPORTANT: If installing blower accessory. See
5.Carefully set firebox in front of rough open- ing. IMPORTANT: If installing brass trim kit, see instructions included with brass trim accessory. You must install shoulder screws from brass trim kit now.
6.Carefully insert firebox into rough opening.
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Note: Gas line | Wallboard |
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Gas Line |
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Facing | 44 1/4" Min. | Wallboard |
Wall |
Facing Wall
(Base line) 40 1/4" Min.
36" Min. to Facing Wall
Figure 8 - Framing for Built-In Firebox
Installation
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Nailing Flange | not overlap more than | Edge | |
3/8" onto black metal | |||
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Drywall | firebox | ||
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SAFE |
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ZONE |
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| Minimum from firebox |
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4" | edge to combustible |
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| material |
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| adjacent wall |
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| to fireplace |
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| opening |
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Figure 9 - Framing for Built-In Firebox
Installation: Top View
7.Attach firebox to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 10).
8.If using optional brass trim kit, install the trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall.
See instructions included with brass trim ac- cessory for attaching brass trim.
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, combustible materials such as wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may be butted up next to the sides and top of the firebox. Combustible materials should never overlap the firebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materials to over- lap the firebox front facing (see Figure 9).
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any necessary openings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or cover the louvered slots on the front of the firebox.
WARNING: Use only noncom- bustiblemortaroradhesiveswhen overlapping the front facing with noncombustible facing material.
Nails or
Wood
Screws
Nailing Flanges
Figure 10 - Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs
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