Open-End Installation; Venting; Framing - Napoleon BGD40-N Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

5.0 OPEN-END INSTALLATION

5.1

VENTING

Refer to "VENTING" section. All venting must have a minimum clearance of 2" to combustible material on the
top and 1" to the sides and bottom.
5.2

FRAMING

IN ORDER TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF EXPOSED INSULATION OR VAPOUR BARRIER COMING
IN CONTACT WITH THE APPLIANCE BODY, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE WALLS OF THE
APPLIANCE ENCLOSURE BE "FINISHED" (IE: DRYWALL / SHEETROCK), AS YOU WOULD FINISH
ANY OTHER OUTSIDE WALL OF A HOME. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT CLEARANCE TO
DO NOT NOTCH THE FRAMING AROUND THE APPLIANCE STAND-OFFS. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN
AIR SPACE CLEARANCE MAY CAUSE OVER HEATING AND FIRE. PREVENT CONTACT WITH
SAGGING OR LOOSE INSULATION OR FRAMING AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. BLOCK
OPENING INTO THE CHASE TO PREVENT ENTRY OF BLOWN-IN INSULATION. MAKE SURE
WHEN CONSTRUCTING THE ENCLOSURE ALLOW FOR FINISHING MATERIAL THICKNESS TO
MAINTAIN CLEARANCES. FRAMING OR FINISHING MATERIAL CLOSER THAN THE MINIMUMS
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
LISTED MUST BE CONSTRUCTED ENTIRELY OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. MATERIALS
CONSISTING ENTIRELY OF STEEL, IRON, BRICK, TILE, CONCRETE, SLATE, GLASS OR PLASTERS,
OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF ARE SUITABLE. MATERIALS THAT ARE REPORTED AS PASSING
ASTM E 136, STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR BEHAVIOUR OF MATERIALS IN A VERTICAL TUBE
FURNACE AT 750°C AND UL763 SHALL BE CONSIDERED NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES MUST BE MAINTAINED OR A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD
THE APPLIANCE REQUIRES A MINIMUM ENCLOSURE HEIGHT. MEASURE FROM THE APPLIANCE
IF STEEL STUD FRAMING KITS WITH CEMENT BOARD ARE PROVIDED, THEY MUST BE
It is best to frame your appliance after it is positioned and the
vent system is installed. Use 2x4's and frame to local building
codes.
NOTE: The one side stud must be steel.
LEFT CORNER Appliance ILLUSTRATED
To install the appliance face fl ush with the fi nished wall,
position the framework to accommodate the thickness of
the fi nished wall.
NOTE: If installing an alcove see "FRAMING" section.
!
RISK OF FIRE!
COMBUSTIBLES IS MAINTAINED WITHIN THE CAVITY.
INSULATION AND OTHER MATERIALS ARE SECURED.
COULD RESULT.
INSTALLED.
WARNING
BASE.
STEEL
STUD
A = 25 1/8" minus fi nishing material thickness
each side.
71.1
2 1/2"
6 1/2"
THE UNIT IS NOT
38 5/8"
A LOAD BEARING
W415-0811 / D / 08.16.12
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38 1/4"