Nailing Flanges; Mantel And Facing - Superior Fireplaces WCT6840WS Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Storm
Roof Support
Collar
Flashing
Attic
Radiation
* Floor
Shield
Ceiling
Firestop
7 Ft.
Min.
NOTE: It is recommend-
ed that the chase walls
6' 8"
and floor be insulated in
Min.
the same manner, using
the same insulation, as
the rest of the building,
below the attic.
Drywall or
Any Rigid
Material
2" x 4"
1/2" Plywood
Figure 11
* Floor
Ceiling

Nailing Flanges

Wall
Four nailing flanges are provided to secure the
fireplace to the floor (see figure below). Bend
the nailing flanges down so that each flange is
flush with the floor, then using nails or screws,
secure the fireplace to the floor (2 places each
side). The heads of the screws or nails must
be large enough to completely cover the holes
in the nailing flanges.
Fireplace Side
Unbend to floor
and nail/screw
Nailing Flange
(2 places each side)

MANTEL and FACING

The mantel must be installed at least 56"
(1143 mm) above the base of the fireplace
(Figure 13).
Draft Stops
Insulated Chase Construction 1/2" Plywood
Firestop
* Floor
Ceiling
CTDT
Wall
Termination
Wall
Note: Non-
Combustible
• Must have the same firestopping
Chase
Flashing resistance as adjacent wall.
Must Be
• Must have the same insulation as
Used To
adjacent ceiling.
Cover
Chase • Follow local rules regarding fram-
Opening
ing construction.
8'
Level
Insulation
(Thermal Barrier)
Fireplace Frame Section
1
2
1
2
1. Fireplace
2. Front of fireplace
3. Wood frame (2" x 3" min)
4. Drywall
5. Tiles
6. Rock board or other
7. Brick
Figure 12
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
Drywall or
Any Rigid
Material
2" x 4"
Optional
Insulation
SEE NOTE In Outside
Walls Of
Chase
Solid
Continuous
Surface
Outside
Base
(Top View)
3
4
5
6
3
4
7
Mantel and Facing
(Side View)
Mantel
Drywall
2" X 3" Min.
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Figure 14
50"
Min.
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