Framing Requirements - Valor 1800JN Installation & Owner's Manual

Framing Dimensions
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
Note: If using optional
LDK Duct Kit, refer
to LDK instructions
packed with kits as
framing is affected.
Minimum Cement Board Dimensions
Non-combustible
cement board
required
thickness:
1/2 inch (13 mm)
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Framing Requirements

NOTE: Height of cavity may be
affected by vent configuration
- see page 26
1/2" thick non-combustible
cement board required above,
on each side and below
engine opening (NOT supplied)
Minimum coverage area of non-combustible cement board.
Any wall finish applied to shaded area must be non-combustible.
Min. 5"
(127 mm)
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20-1/8"
72"
Min. 74-1/8" (1883 mm)
64-1/8" (1629 mm)
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QUALIFIED
INSTALLER
Between underside
of header and bottom
of firebox
48"
No hearth required.
If using a hearth,
23.
see page 22.
Min. 5"
(127 mm)
Linear 1800 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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