Mantel Installation; Firebox To Mantel Installation - Vermont Castings CFX24NV Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

CFX VENT FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM
WARNING: Do not operate the unit
without the screen frame panel installed.

MANTEL INSTALLATION

Note: the information below applies only to the CFXU and
CFXDW models.
1. Place base near fi nal position. Make sure you have
access to all four (4) sides.
2. Place sides in the approximate location on base.
Align back edge of side with back of base. Secure
joining block #1 to bottom of side using two (2) 1
screws. Be sure joining block is fl ush with bottom of
side piece. (Do not attach to base at this time)
3. With the aid of an assistant, and using two (2) joining
block #4 and (12) 1
sides. Carefully match the moulding.
4. Adjust cabinet assembly so it is centered from side
to side and the back of the sides are aligned with the
back of the base.
5. Temporarily place top on side/header assembly. Ad-
just sides parallel to the base and top side. Secure
the sides to the base using two (2) 1
each of the joining blocks.
6. Once the mantel is assembled, temporarily place the
fi replace into the mantel in order to locate the trim
pieces.
Joining Block #4
Top
Header
Joining
Block #3
Right
Vertical
Side
Trim
Joining
Block
Joining
#1
Block #2
Figure 9 -
Barrington Mantel
10
1 ⁄ " screws, secure header to the
4
1 ⁄ " screws in
4
Horizontal Trim
Joining
Block #3
Vertical Trim
Joining
Block #2
Joining
Base
Block #1
7. Center the fi replace in the opening with the inside of
the fi replace trim or facing even with the inside of the
front of the mantel.
8. Attach the horizontal trim piece to the mantel header.
Make sure the horizontal trim is centered and there is
an approximate 1/4" gap between the bottom of the
horizontal trim and the top of the fi replace. Secure
with two (2) screws; one on each end of the trim piece
in the pre-drilled holes.
9. Place the vertical trim pieces so the edge is about 1/4"
from the fi replace body. Make sure the joint between
the trim pieces is satisfactory. Secure through joining
1 ⁄ "
block #3 into horizontal trim using two (2) screws. At-
4
tach joining block #2 to the bottom of the vertical trim.
Repeat for other side.
10. Remove fi replace and move mantel to its fi nal posi-
tion. Cut wall base moulding as necessary to provide
adequate fi t against wall.
11. Locate (anti-tip) bracket on wall so the cleat on the
underside of the mantel top is captured in the wall
bracket and the wall bracket is screwed into a stud.
Joining
Block #4
Figure 10 -
Wall Bracket

FIREBOX TO MANTEL INSTALLATION

Note: the information below applies only to the CFXU and
CFXDW models.
1. Slide fi replace into mantel.
Left
Side
2. Use the two (2) 'L' brackets provided to secure the
fi replace to the mantel. Figure 11
3. When the fi replace is in the proper position, centered
in mantel opening, remove the control panel door and
secure fi replace through holes provided in base to the
fl oor of the mantel using screws provided. Figure 12
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
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