Framing The Fireplace - Montigo L52DF-ST Installation And Maintenance Manual

L52DF-ST* Indoor Gas Fireplace
Section 2:
Framing
Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing materials. The framed
opening for the assembled fireplace is 59" wide x 39" high x 23 3/4"
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 17.
59"
Figure 2. Framing dimensions. Both walls typical.
Back-framing the unit
1). Slide the fireplace into the cavity.
2). Tack four studs in place, shown in Figure 2 and 3 as dashed lines.
3). Secure the fireplace in position by nailing into these cleats.
Figure 3. Securing the fireplace to the framing cleats,
both walls typical.
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39"
23 3/4"
59"
Elbow
Figure 4. Framing for shelves over the fireplace, Top Vent
(Combustible materials).
Top vent
N.G. & L.P
Min. 1"
Combustible
Header
84"
Min.
39"
Figure 5. Non Combustible Framing with alcove above fireplace, side
view shown.
Shelf
Header
30"
39"
Ceiling
Alcove over
Fireplace Non-
Combustible
Materials Only
Non
Combustible
Header
10"
7"
door
33 1/4"
opening
Floor
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