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PTIONAL COLD
LIMATE INSTALLATION
]en installing a fireplace in an area where outside
nperature reaches +32OF or lower, it is important to pro-
:t the metal bottom from the cold air by setting the
!place on a non-combustible, insulated, solid surface.
FIGURE 28
nAm
PUTFORY
TYPICAL FRAMING
PACK
INSULATION
HERE
SIDE FRAMING
WALL
COVERING
FIGURE 30
jpect all joints for fit. If a joint is not fitting properly,
As afurther precaution, finish trim around the fireplace
ulk or useduct tape to prevent cold air leaks through
should be caulked between trim and fireplace to
3
fireplace into the room.
prevent entry of cold air or escape for warm air.
In areas of extreme cold, it is recommended that the
lulk all cracks around fireplace wherever cold air can
outer walls of the chase be insulated. This will reduce
ter the room (see Figure 30 & 31).
the possibility of cold air convection currents on the
fireplace. NEVER use blown-in type of insulation as
3TE: Do not let insulation material come in contact
th the fireplace in required air spaces.
this could plug the holes at the base of the chimney and
interfere with the thermal syphoning action necessary
to keep the chimney cool.
FILL THE GAP WITH
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
FIGURE 31
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