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Installing The Fireplace Shell
The fireplace may be installed in any location that maintains clearances
to air conditioning ducts, electrical wiring and plumbing. Safety, as well
as efficiency of operation, must be considered when selecting the
fireplace location. Try to select a location that does not interfere with
room traffic, has adequate ventilation, and offers an accessible
pathway for B-Vent & Combustion Air Kit installation.
The fireplace dimensions are shown below:
Front View
Top View
Figure 1. Fireplace dimensions.
Clearances
The M38BV-ST clearances to combustible materials are:
Top*
Sides
Floor
Mantle**
Recess Depth
* Clearance from the top of the fireplace
to a combustible ceiling within the
fireplace enclosure.
** Refer to page 5.
WARNING
When this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or any
combustible material other than wood flooring, it must be installed
on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of
the appliance.
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Installation
Ø 4" B -Vent
C
17 1/8
C
38 1 /4
14"
1 1/2"
0"
6"
17 1/8"
:
M38BV-ST B-Vented Fireplace
For protection against freezing temperatures, it is recommended that
outer walls of the chase be insulated with a vapour barrier. This will
reduce the possibility of a cold-air convection current on the fireplace.
Framing
Frame the fireplace cavity according to Figure 2a.
Slide the fireplace into the cavity.
Tack four studs (40" length) in place as shown in Figure 2b. Secure
the fireplace in position by nailing into these cleats.
1 7 1 /8
4 1
Figure 2a. Framing dimensions.
Figure 2b. Securing the fireplace to the framing.
4 0
4 1
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