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INSTALLATION
Framing the Fireplace
1. Choose fireplace location.
2. Frame in fireplace with a header across the top. It is important
to allow for finished face when setting the depth of the frame.
3. Attach fireplace to frame using adjustable frame. Preset depth
to suit facing material (adjustable to 1/2-in, 5/8-in or 3/4-in
depths).
4. Loosen but do not remove the eight screws securing the nailing
flanges to the firebox.
See Figure 25
.
2”
4 5/8”
Figure 25
5. Measure from face of fireplace to face of drywall strip to determine
final depth and adjust nailing flanges as shown in
Figure 26
.
Figure 26
6. Tighten the eight screws loosened in step 5.
7. Bend the nailing flanges 90 degree as shown in
Figure 27
.
Figure 27
8. Attach the two backer studs to the firebox with four
#10 x 1/2 Phillips screws (provided) as shown in
Figure 28.
9. Attach the two backer studs to the vertical studs with four screws
appropriate for installation (not provided) as shown
Figure 28.
10. Slide unit into position and secure to wall with nailing flanges.
111. Mark non-combustible board for backer stud locations. Place
non-combustible board in place and secure with four #8 x 1 self-
drilling drywall screws (provided) and three screws appropriate
for installation(not provided) as shown in
Figure 28
. To avoid
damage to the non-combustible board, do not use more screws.
9”
NAILING FLANGES
SECURED IN PLACE
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD
Figure 28
