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PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
Continued
Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for
Installation Against an Exterior Wall
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner
Installation
C
B
A
D
E
F
G
Top of Louver
Opening
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2
1
4
5
6
7
Wall
Ref.
Mantel
Depth Ref.
Mantel from Top of
Louver Opening
1 14" A 16"
2 12" B 14"
3 10" C 12"
4 8" D 10"
5 6" E 8"
6 4" F 6"
7 2" G 4"
Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible
Mantels
• For horizontal installations above 2,000 feet, it
is recommended that a 12" extension pipe be
added before starter elbow (see High Altitude
Installation, page 16).
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the re-
place are as follows:
*Back and sides 0"
Perpendicular walls 6"
Floor 0"
Ceiling to louver opening 42"
Front 36"
Top of Standoffs 0"
Vent (See venting
instructions for specic
venting clearances.)
Combustible material with a maximum thickness of
5/8" may be ush with the top front of replace.
* For back and sides of replace, do not pack with
insulation or other materials. 0" clearance to com-
bustible materials are for framing purpose only.
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FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 4 shows typical framing of this replace.
Figure 5 shows framing for corner installation. All
minimum clearances must be met.
For available accessories for this replace, see
Accessories on page 39. If you are using a sepa-
rate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figure 6
for proper installation height. You can install
noncombustible mantels at any height above the
replace.
Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!
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Nailing Tabs
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Nailing
Tabs