Empire Comfort Systems DVP36DP31 Series Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual page 14

Flush Mount Mantel Installation
The fireplace must extend 3/4" beyond finished wall surface when
using a flush mount mantel. Refer to Figure 12 to locate nailing
flanges on fireplace sides. Mark and drill two 1/8" holes into fireplace
side to mount each nailing flange. Use eight 1/2" hex-head screws
supplied in hardware package to attach nailing flanges to fireplace
sides.
Attention: When fireplace is installed in optional full cabinet mantel
or corner mantel the four nailing flanges shown in Figure 12 will
not be installed on the side of outer casing. The fireplace will be
attached to the full cabinet mantel or corner mantel with the two
nailing flanges located on the top of the outer casing assembly.
Framing
Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is set in
place. Framing should be positioned to accommodate wall covering
and fireplace facing material. The fireplace framing should be
constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier. The framing headers may
rest on the fireplace standoffs. Refer to Figure 13 for minimum
framing dimensions.
CAUTION
MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND VERIFY FRAMING
METHODS, AND WALL COVERING DETAILS BEFORE
FRAMING CONSTRUCTION BEGINS.
Framing dimension "A" includes a three inch clearance
for standoffs on fireplace. After installing fireplace into
framing, the finished non-combustible wall surface must
cover the three inch opening above the fireplace.
NOTICE: For finishing to top of fireplace, refer to Figure 13.
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INSTALLATION
Figure 12
Dimension
"A" 37 7/8" (962 mm)
"B" 40 3/8" (1025.5 mm)
"C" 19 7/8" (505 mm)
Attention: Add 3-3/4" to "A" dimensions when using a flush mantel
base.
WARNING
If a base or mantel is not used and the appliance is installed
directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material other
than wood flooring, it shall be installed on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth of the appliance. The vertical
dimension in Figure 13 must be adjusted when a metal or wood
panel is placed beneath the appliance.
Finishing
Finish the walls with the material of your choice. Figure 4 on page 10
shows the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum horizontal
dimensions of mantels or other combustible projections above the
top front edge of the fireplace.
Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the black
fireplace front.
WARNING
When finishing the fireplace never obstruct or modify the
air inlet/outlet louvers in any manner. Provide adequate
clearances around air openings into the combustion
chamber.
CAUTION
If the joints between the finished wall and the fireplace surround
(top and sides) are sealed, a 300°F minimum sealant material
must be used. These joints are not required to be sealed. Only
non-combustible material (using 300°F minimum adhesive if
needed), can be applied as facing to the fireplace surround.
Figure 13
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