Framing - Napoleon LHD62N Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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5.0 FRAMING

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IN ORDER TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF EXPOSED INSULATION OR VAPOUR BARRIER COMING
IN CONTACT WITH THE APPLIANCE BODY, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE WALLS OF THE
APPLIANCE ENCLOSURE BE "FINISHED" (IE: DRYWALL / SHEETROCK), AS YOU WOULD FINISH
ANY OTHER OUTSIDE WALL OF A HOME. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT CLEARANCE TO
DO NOT NOTCH THE FRAMING AROUND THE APPLIANCE STAND-OFFS. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN
AIR SPACE CLEARANCE MAY CAUSE OVER HEATING AND FIRE. PREVENT CONTACT WITH
SAGGING OR LOOSE INSULATION OR FRAMING AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. BLOCK
OPENING INTO THE CHASE TO PREVENT ENTRY OF BLOWN-IN INSULATION. MAKE SURE
WHEN CONSTRUCTING THE ENCLOSURE ALLOW FOR FINISHING MATERIAL THICKNESS TO
MAINTAIN CLEARANCES. FRAMING OR FINISHING MATERIAL CLOSER THAN THE MINIMUMS
LISTED MUST BE CONSTRUCTED ENTIRELY OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. MATERIALS
CONSISTING ENTIRELY OF STEEL, IRON, BRICK, TILE, CONCRETE, SLATE, GLASS OR PLASTERS,
OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF ARE SUITABLE. MATERIALS THAT ARE REPORTED AS PASSING
ASTM E 136, STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR BEHAVIOUR OF MATERIALS IN A VERTICAL TUBE
FURNACE AT 1382° F (750°C) AND UL763 SHALL BE CONSIDERED NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES MUST BE MAINTAINED OR A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD
THE APPLIANCE REQUIRES A MINIMUM ENCLOSURE HEIGHT. MEASURE FROM THE APPLIANCE
IF STEEL STUD FRAMING KITS WITH CEMENT BOARD ARE PROVIDED, OR SPECIFIED IN THE
FINISHING MUST BE DONE USING A NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL PLACED FLUSH WITH THE
FRONT FACE OF THE UNIT AND EXTENDING FROM THE TOP OF THE UNIT SUCH AS
CEMENT BOARD, CERAMIC TILE, MARBLE, ETC. DO NOT USE WOOD OR DRYWALL.
The LHD62 is installed into a rectangular opening. It is best to frame your appliance after it is positioned and
the vent system is installed. Use the steel stud frame provided.
Maintain these minimum clearances to combustibles from appliance and vent surfaces:
Appliance framing:
Use steel stud framing provided.
Non- Combustible Appliance fi nishing:
Front -
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Combustible Appliance fi nishing:
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Non-combustible fi nishing material (ie. cement board, brick, stone, tile) must be used to fi nish around the
front door of the appliance.
W415-1068 / B / 01.02.14
COMBUSTIBLES IS MAINTAINED WITHIN THE CAVITY.
INSULATION AND OTHER MATERIALS ARE SECURED.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THEY MUST BE INSTALLED.
ANY FIRE RATED DRYWALL IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
9" (229mm) to sides of appliance opening
48" (1219mm) above appliance opening
96" (2438mm) from bottom of appliance to enclosure top
3" (76mm) to top of vent pipe*
2" (51mm) to sides and bottom of vent pipe*
WARNING
!
RISK OF FIRE!
MATERIALS.
COULD RESULT.
BASE.
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