Vermont Casting BHDT36 Mantels, Mantel Chart, Clearance To Combustibles, Framing And Finishing

MANTELS

Depending on the width of the mantel it may be installed higher or lower from the top of the louvre opening. See drawing and chart below for proper installation height of your combustible mantel piece. Non-combustible mantels may be installed at any height above the appliance opening.

When using paint or lacquer to finish the mantel, such paint or lacquer must be heat resistant to prevent discolouration.

	V
	W
	X	2x4
		STUD
		& HEADER
A	Y
	B
	C
	Z
	D
	E
	TOP
	LOUVRE
	OPENING

SIDE VIEW	Maintain
	minimum 1"
	clearance to
GLASS FRONT	combustibles

OPTIONAL

HEARTH

		ELECTRICAL
KNOCK-OUT	ELECTRICAL	BOX KNOCK-OUT
	KNOCK-OUT	Fig. 3

MANTEL CHART

Ref.	Mantel	Ref.	Mantel From	Mantel Leg from
	Depth		Top Louvre	Fireplace Side
V	10" (254 mm)	A	12" (305 mm)	10" (254mm)
W	8" (203 mm)	B	10" (254 mm)	8" (203mm)
X	6" (152 mm)	C	8" (203 mm)	6" (152mm)
Y	4" (101 mm)	D	6" (152 mm)	4" (101mm)
Z	2" ( 51 mm)	E	4" (101 mm)	2" (51mm)

CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES

Back	0 mm/0 inches
Side	0 mm/0 inches
Floor	0 mm/0 inches
Top	0 mm/0 inches

FRAMING AND FINISHING

1.Choose fireplace location.

2.Place fireplace into position and secure to floor with 1-1/2" screws, or nails. The holes to secure the fireplace to the floor are located just behind the access door grill on the left and right hand side of the fireplace.

3.Frame in fireplace with a header across the top. It is important to allow for finished face when setting the depth of the frame.

4.Attach fireplace to frame using adjustable frame drywall strips(located behind access door for shipping). Preset depth to suit facing material (adjustable to 1/2" , 5/8" or 3/4" depths). Fig. 4.

5.Screw through slotted holes in drywall strip and then screw into pre-drilled holes on fireplace side. Measure from face of fireplace to face of drywall strip to determine final depth. (Fig. 5 & 6)

C ADJUSTABLE DRYWALL STRIP

A	(NAILING FLANGE)
B
	SCREW	DRYWALL
	POSITION	DEPTHS
	A	1/2" / 13mm
	B	5/8" / 16mm
	C	3/4" / 19mm

Fig. 4

Adjustable 1/2",5/8"

& 3/4" spacing

Fig. 6

Fig. 5

FINAL FINISHING

Non-combustible materials such as brick and tile can be extended over the face of the unit (Do not cover louvres or glass door). If a Trim Kit is going to be installed, brick and tile will have to be installed flush with the side of this appliance.

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