Secure Fireplace To Floor Or Framing; Finishing Material - MHSC LEXINGTON LX32DV Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Direct vent gas fireplace

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LX Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace

The fireplace must be secured to the floor and/or to framing studs as shown in Figure 6. Use two

(2) wood screws or masonry/ concrete screws to secure fireplace to the floor. Use four (4) screws

to attach fireplace to framing. The side brackets are adjustable from 1/2" to 5/8" to accommodate

different thickness of noncombustible material.

Figure 6 -

Securing Fireplace to Floor and Framing Studs

Note: Do not allow combustibles (drywall) to touch top and side edges of black-painted metal

face of fireplace. only use noncombustibles. A 4" wide or more cement board may touch the

top and side edges of black-painted metal face of fireplace.

Do not allow any combustible to overlap the black-painted face of fireplace.

Never obstruct or modify the air inlet or

outlet grills (louvers). this may create a

fire hazard.

FINIShING MAteRIAL

Note: Any remote wiring (i.e. remote control, wall switch, and optional fan) must be done prior to

final finishing to avoid costly reconstruction.

Only noncombustible materials (i.e. brick, tile, slate, steel, or other materials with a UL fire rating

of Zero) may be used to cover the black surface of the appliance. A 300

be used to attach facing materials to the black surface. If joints between the finished wall and the

fireplace surround are sealed, a 300

equivalent) must be used.