Framing And Anchoring; Securing Heater To Floor Or Hearth - Vermont Castings VFF32LI Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

FRAMING AND ANCHORING

If unit is to be "built in", fireplace framing can be built before
or after the appliance is set in place. BE SURE THAT ALL
PACKING MATERIAL HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE
UNDERSIDE OF THE UNIT PRIOR TO SETTING THE
FIREBOX IN PLACE. Construct fireplace framing following
Fireplace and Framing Dimensions. The framing headers
may rest directly on top of the firebox.
The fireplace may be installed directly on a combustible
floor or a raised platform of an appropriate height. Do
not place fireplace on carpeting, vinyl, tile or other soft
floor coverings. It may, however, be placed on flat wood,
plywood, particle board or other hard surfaces. Be sure
fireplace rests on a solid continuous floor or platform with
appropriate framing for support and so that no cold air can
enter from under the firebox.
WARNING: The fireplace must be installed
giving full consideration to the clearance
and height requirements identified in this
manual.
Anchor fireplace to the side framing members using nailing
flanges.
1. Bend out the nailing flanges located on each side of the
firebox.
2. Slide the firebox into prepared framing or position firebox
in its final position and frame later.
3. Level the firebox by checking the top edge of the firebox.
Shim if necessary.
4. Anchor firebox to the side framing members using 8d
nails or other suitable fasteners. Figure 8
5. The canopy must be installed for safe operation of the
heater. Refer to canopy installation details.
Nail Sides
Through Nailing
Flanges
Figure 8 -
Nailing Flanges
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nailing flanges
SECURING HEATER TO FLOOR OR
HEARTH
NOTE: Clearance requirements as detailed in the
Clearances section on of this manual, must be met before
securing the heater in place.
To prevent movement, the heater must be secured to the
floor or hearth.
1. Open the control access door and remove the screen.
2. Secure the firebox with two anchoring screws (
length) supplied with the fireplace system. Figure 9
NOTE: If the unit is mounted on carpeting, tile or
combustible material without the hearth, a metal or wooden
base covering the entire width and depth of the base must
be installed.
Anchor Screws
⁄ " x 1 ⁄ "
3 1
16 4
Figure 9 -
Secure Fireplace to Floor or Hearth
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System
3
⁄ " x 1 ⁄ "
1
16 4
11