Finishing - Regency Bellavista B36X Owners & Installation Manual

INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT FINISHING DETAIL NOTE:
Before placing unit into fi nal position - it is important to know the total
thickness / height of fi nished hearth (tile, carpet, etc.) The base of the
fi replace should be level or higher than the fi nished hearth height.
Diagram 1
Note:
All facing material should butt up cleanly to the fl anges
around the fi rebox opening.
Rough edges will be visible from the front view with the fl ush
louvers or fl ush panels - if not using the fi nishing trim.
To maintain a clean fi nished edge - it is recommended to install
the drywall or other facing material with the fi nished edge against
the fi replace / nailing strips.
Alternatively, you can use J Style Trim or Metal Corner Bead
to cover cut edges of the facing material.
Diagram 2
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FINISHING

Important:
Finishing materials such as tile, river rock, etc, must not protrude
beyond the front facing fl anges the sides and top of the fi rebox
opening.
Full Screen Doors Only:
If fi nishing with any material thicker than 1-1/4" - a 3/4" gap must
be maintained between the full screen doors and the fi nishing
material.
This gap is necessary to facilitate the installation and removal of
the full screen doors.
Full Screen
Door
Note:
There is a 1" air space between the unit and full screen door
which must not be covered.
Diagram 3
Finishing material - thicker
Diagram 4
1"
Regency Bellavista™ B36X Gas Fireplace
3/4"
than 1-1/4"