Framing Diagrams - ORTAL Front Facing Series Installation And Operation Manual

The following diagrams show framing dimensions in a flush application as an example. A flush application is
not the only possible application for ORTAL fireplaces. Please visit our website for more information.
The leg height used for calculating the framing dimensions in the following diagrams is the double glass
leg height 9-13/16", which will be standard leg height for both double glass and screen units starting
March 2018 with serial #15275 (see page 13 for details on leg height). For framing diagrams for screen
units with a leg height of 8-1/4" manufactured prior to March 2018, please visit our website.
The framing shown in the following diagrams show how to meet the requirements for framing with
wood studs. To frame with all metal studs, only one layer of 5/8" type X drywall is required and is on the
exterior of the framing, and you don't need any 5/8" type X drywall on the interior. If you plan on
putting a TV above the fireplace, you will still need the 2 layers of 5/8" type X drywall, even if you're
framing in all metal studs.
Wood Framing Requirements:
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Must have two layers of 5/8" type X drywall – one on the interior and one on the exterior sides
of the framing.
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The first 18" above the top of the fireplace glass must be metal framing. This is the minimum
and can be made larger.
Ortal Installation Manual: Built-in Models, September 2018

Framing Diagrams

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