Town & Country Fireplaces TC36 Instruction Manual page 14

1. Top Frame Assembly
Lay out the inner (2) and outer (3)
vertical side studs, and vertical center
studs (4) on a large at surface.
Using the screws provided, attach the
upper header stud (5) and the stud
plate (6) to the vertical center studs (4)
(Figure 18 or Figure 19).
2. Attach Side Studs (Legs)
Attach the inner (2) and outer side
studs (3) to the top of the upper
header stud (5). (Figure 18 or Figure
19).
Fasten the inner and outer verti-
cal side studs (2 & 3) at the bottom
using the base plates (7) (Figure 18 or
Figure 19).
3. Archway Studs. (if using)
If including the archway, attach the
diagonal studs (9) (Figure 19) to the
lower horizontal studs and the inner
vertical studs.
Turn the assembled frame over to
access the remaining fastening
points.
4. Attach the Assembled Frame to the
unit.
Align the assembled frame to the unit
framing brackets. (Figure 20 or Figure
21). Attach at the fastening points
through the access holes in the outer
side studs. NOTE: Be sure that the
side of the frame with the screw holes
is facing the replace.
5. Secure to Existing Framing Secure the
frame assembly to existing framing
through the upper horizontal stud and
the stud plates.
6. Install Non-combustible Board Use
drywall screws to install the non-com-
bustible board (Figure 22) or (Figure
23).
5056.427D
6
3
4
8
2
7
Figure 18: TC 36D regular frame.
Figure 20: TC 36D regular frame
assembled.
Non-
combustible
board
Figure 22: TC 36D regular frame with
non-combustible board.
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5
3
3
8
7
8
Figure 19: TC 36D arched frame.
Figure 21: TC 36D arched frame
assembled.
Non-
combustible
board
Figure 23: TC 36D arched frame with
non-combustible board.
TC36_D & TC36_DAR_101215-52
6
4
5
9
3
2
8