Framing Requirements - Valor L2 SERIES Installation & Owner's Manual

Framing Dimensions
Minimum Cement Board Dimensions
Non-combustible
cement board
required
thickness:
1/2 inch (13 mm)
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Framing Requirements

1/2" thick non-combustible
cement board required above,
on each side and below
engine opening (NOT supplied)
NOTE: This unit requires a
solid platform to support it.
Combustible framing allowed
beneath fireplace. When the
appliance is installed directly
on carpeting, tile or other
combustible material other
than wood flooring, the
appliance shall be installed
on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width
and recessed depth of the
appliance
Minimum coverage area of non-combustible cement board.
Any wall finish applied to shaded area must be non-combustible.
Min. 5"
(127 mm)
NOTE: Height of cavity may be
affected by vent configuration
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Min. 60" (1524 mm)
50" (1270 mm)
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Between underside
of header and bottom
of firebox
43"
No hearth required.
If using a hearth,
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see page 22.
Min. 5"
(127 mm)
Linear 1700 fireplace outline
(including stand-offs)
Joints preferred at corners
to prevent cracking
Flush with bottom of unit;
add extra cement board
if overlapping framing.
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