Section 2: Framing - Montigo PL38DF Installation & Maintenance Manual

PL38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace

Section 2: Framing

The install size requirements of your fireplace are dependent on
several factors. Gas line location, electrical connection, gas line
type and decorative surround options can play into the install sizing.
These factors should be considered when determining framing and
layout of your fireplace.
Note: four sided surrounds will require a raised installation.
Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing materials.
1).
The framed opening for the assembled fireplace is 37 3/4" wide, x
41 1/4" high x 20 1/8" deep, see Figure 2
NOTE: When constructing the framed opening, please ensure
there is access to install the gas line when the unit is installed.
See Figure 22.
Figure 2. Framing dimensions, (Straight wall & Corner
Installation).
Combustible Header
Combustible Shelf
12" max.
RHS102
REAR VENT
N.G ONLY
26 3/8"
Figure 3. Combustible Framing for shelves over the fireplace,
Rear vent. Note: Rear vent available for Natural Gas only.
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0" clearance
to corners
55 1/2"
* When steetrock is not used behind the
fireplace, framing depth 20 1/8" may be
reduced by 5/8"
Non Combustible
Stud 1/2" Above Top
9"
41 1/4"
33 3/4"
Combustible Header
Combustible Shelf
RHS102
17 1/2"
MEL Short
90° elbow
39"
Figure 4. Combustible Framing for shelves over the fireplace,
Top vent.
N.G. & L.P.
Top Vent
Min 1"
12" max.
96"
MI N
Rear
Vent
REAR VENT
N.G ONLY
Fireplace with standard screen.
Figure 5. Non Combustible Framing for Top Vent or Rear
Vent, with alcove. Note: Straight through the wall rear
vent available for Natural Gas only.
Note: Images are shown without screens for clarity purposes.
However, your fireplace should not be operated without proper
installation of screens.
Non Combustible
Stud 1/2" Above Top
49 3/4"
Ceiling
Alcove
area over
Fireplace,
Non-Combustible
Materials Only
Non-combustible
header
3"
10.5"
door
opening
Floor
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