Finishing - Final Installation; Facing Material; Installation Instructions For Outdoor Side - Outdoor Lifestyles ODFORTG-36 Installation Manual

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Finishing - Final Installation

A. Facing Material
• Metal front faces may be covered with non-combustible
materials only.
• Facing and/or finishing materials must not interfere with
air flow through louvers, operation of louvers or doors,
or access for service.
• Facing and/or finishing materials must never overhang
into the glass opening.
• Observe all clearances when applying combustible
materials.
• Seal joints between the finished wall and appliance top
and sides using a 300 ºF minimum sealant. Refer to
Figure 10.1.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT apply combustible
materials beyond the minimum clearances. Comply with
all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified in
this manual. Overlapping materials could ignite and will
interfere with proper operation of doors and louvers.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures around the appliance will
become warm while the appliance is in operation. Ensure
finishing materials used for all surfaces (floor, walls,
mantels, etc.) will withstand temperatures up to 190 °F.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
0 in.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
High Temperature Sealant (300 °F / 149 °C min.)
Top and Side Seal Joint
Figure 10.1 Non-combustible Facing Diagram
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47-1/2 in.
(1207 mm)
0 in.
0 in.
BOARD
44-1/2 in.
(1130 mm)
B. Installation Instructions for Outdoor Side
1. Install installation brackets and framing stand-offs.
Installation brackets can be positioned to accommo-
date the thickeness of the outer wall sheeting. Framing
stand-offs can be oirented in two (2) positions accord-
ing to the location of the fireplace relative to the wall
framing. See Figure 10.2.
2. Position fireplace in final installation location and.
Secure the installation brackets to the wall framing.
Install electrical supply, gas supply and venting
according to installation instructions supplied with
your fireplace.
Sheeting can go to
Zero Clearance on
Sides of Unit
Framing Stand-off, reuse
from Original face
Figure 10.2
Noncombustible Material
Must Extend Above Stand-off
Height
Adjustible
Installation Bracket