Secure Fireplace To Floor Or Framing; Finishing Material - Vermont Castings KHLDV400PTSCSB Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

KHLDV Series Gas Fireplace
The fi replace must be secured to the fl oor and/or to framing
studs as shown in Figure 6. Use two (2) wood screws or
masonry/ concrete screws to secure fi replace to the fl oor.
Use four (4) screws to attach fi replace to framing. The side
nailing fl anges are 1/2" or 5/8" to accommodate different
wall thickness.
Noncombustible Material
Figure 6 -
Secure Fireplace to Floor and Framing Studs

FINISHING MATERIAL

NOTE: Any remote wiring (i.e. remote control, wall switch,
and optional fan) must be done prior to fi nal fi nishing to
avoid costly reconstruction.
Never install combustible materials
over front face of fi replace.
10
6"
Noncombustible
Material Must Rise
at Least to Top of
Stand off
Secure to Floor Behind
Access Panels

SECURE FIREPLACE to FLOOR or FRAMING

Framing Members
Nailing Flange
Only noncombustible materials (i.e. brick, tile, slate, steel,
or other materials with a UL fi re rating of Zero) may be
used to cover the black painted face of the appliance. It is
permissible to bring combustible wall board to the top of
the stand-offs on the top and the sides of the unit. A 300°F
minimum adhesive may be used to attach facing materials
to the black surface. If joints between the fi nished wall
and the fi replace surround are sealed, a 300°F minimum
sealant material (General Electric RTV103 or equivalent)
must be used.
FP2130
All Combustible Materials
Must Keep 3/4" Spacing
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