Superior VRE3036ZMN Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 8

NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum
clearances shown, you must do one of the following:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height
• remove the mantel
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
1. Frame in rough opening. The fireplace framing must be con-
structed of steel stud material. Steel studs are provided and are
permanently fixed amount the perimeter of the unit. Use dimen-
sions in Table 1 and rough opening layout in Figure 4a. Adjust
framing so that fireplace is flush with finished wall surface. If
installing in a corner, use dimensions in Figures 4b and 4c for
rough opening.
2. Install gas piping to fireplace location (see Connecting to Gas
Supply, page 9).
3. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of
fireplace inside wall opening.
4. Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.
Table 1
Rough Opening Dimensions for Built-in Installation
Model Front Width (Inside to Inside) Height Depth (Min.)
36" 44"
42" 51"
Depth
(Minimum)
Height
(Inside to Inside)
37"
43"
TOP VIEW
Figure 4 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall
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INSTALLATION Continued
42 3 / "
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46 1 / "
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Figure 4a
Width
FOR 36"
MODELS
Figure 4b
45°
44"
74" TOP
VIEW
FOR 42"
MODELS
Figure 4c
45°
51"
86"
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Steel Stud or
Steel Framing
Required.
Combustible
materials
not allowed
adjacent to
fireplace.
INSTALLING DRAIN PAN DP36/DP42
The fireplace enclosure must allow for adequate drainage and fresh
air ventilation. It is recommended that a sealed, corrosion resistant
catch pan with provision for drainage be installed under fireplace
within fireplace enclosure (see Accessories, page 24).
INSTALLING FIREPLACE SCREEN
1. Insert each rod through all rings located at top of screen.
21"
2. Insert first rod into rear hole in left side of fireplace. Fasten rod to
23"
rear hole near center of fireplace using #10 x 3/8" Phillips screw
provided (see Figure 6).
3. Insert other rod into front hole on right side of fireplace and fasten
using remaining Phillips screw.
Top View of Rod Layout
Rear Hole
Front
Hole
Rod
Ring
Screen
Figure 6 - Installing Fireplace Screen
12'' minimum
noncombustible
wall board or facing
materials on sides.
Figure 5 - Installing Firebox
Identification
Label Location
Screw
12'' minimum
noncombustible
wall board
or facing
material above
fireplace.
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