Fireplace Installation Instructions; Selecting A Location - ORTAL Front Facing Series Installation And Operation Manual

Plan your work carefully, paying attention to:
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Required clearances (see "Clearances & Finish Diagrams" section for details).
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Blocking for securing the fireplace, direct vent pipes, mantles, drywall, etc.
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Access panel for the gas valve and receiver unit (see "Access Panel" section for details).
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Heat release & air intake (see "Heat Release" and "Double Glass Requirements" sections for details).
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Direct vent, direct vent strapping, and penetrations through walls and ceiling.
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Recesses for TV, audio speakers, light fixtures, art work, and other items built into chase (if required).
Take a moment for a final visual inspection of the chase interior. Remove any construction debris that may be
inside the chase.
Install conduit, wiring, power outlets, and electrical boxes between framing members with 5/8 Type X or its
equivalent on both sides.
Building and structural loads must not bear on the ORTAL fireplace.
Working with Drywall
Cover the metal framing with 5/8" Type X Drywall (or its equivalent) to exterior face of the chase. Exceed these
requirements where fire‐resistance‐rated construction or other methods are required.
5/8" Type X Drywall or its equivalent must comply with ASTM C1396 ‐ Specification for Gypsum Board. Provide
Level 1 or better finish, in accordance with GA‐214 ‐ Recommended Levels of Gypsum Board Finish.
Do not locate exposed 5/8" Type X Drywall joints directly above the fireplace.
If corner beads and other drywall trim are required, use metal products where non‐combustible materials are
required. For added Cool Wall effect, cover both the interior and exterior of steel studs (this is absolutely
required if framing in wood or installing a TV/artwork above the unit). Use fireplace-specific cement boards
such as manufactured by Promat and Skamol for maximum heat protection.
The following sections describe fireplace components and installation operations.

Selecting a Location

Keep the following factors in mind when selecting a location for the fireplace:
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Minimum clearances to combustible materials must be met.
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Adequate clearances for servicing need to be provided.
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Consider the minimum vent vertical and allowed horizontal lengths and number of bends
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Consider framing and finishing requirements (surrounding framing and materials to be completed
after fireplace installation).
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The appliance must be installed on a flat, solid, continuous surface (e.g., wood, metal, or
concrete). This may be the sub-floor or a raised platform.
Ortal Installation Manual: Built-in Models, September 2018

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