Empire Comfort Systems DVP36FP3 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 13 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 13 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 14 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 firebox. After installing firebox into framing,
the finished wall surface must cover the three inch opening
above the firebox.
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INSTALLATION (continued)
Figure 13
Note: For finishing to top of fireplace, refer to Figure 15.
DVP36
"A" 37 3/4" (962 mm)
"B" 39 3/8" (1000 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 14 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 5 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 fire-
place surround (top and sides) are sealed, a 300°F minimum seal-
ant 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 sur-
round.
Figure 14
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