Framing Requirements - Valor H6 Series Installation And Owner's Manual

Note: If using
optional LDK
HeatShift Duct
Kit, refer to LDK
instructions packed
with kits as framing
is aff ected.
NOTE: This unit requires a
solid platform to support it.
Combustible framing allowed
beneath fireplace. Please note
that any shims used
underneath to raise the
heater should be set back
1/2" behind front face of
framing otherwise top face
of shims may be visible.
Insulation Board Under Hearth

Framing Requirements

1/2" thick non-combustible
board required above engine
30
(not supplied). See page
34-1/2" between
underside of
non-combustible
board and base
of heater
Between underside of header and
base of heater. Base of heater must
be at finished hearth height. However,
please note that the 1440 4-sided
trim extends 1-1/2" below the base
of heater. Increase cavity height
.
accordingly.
48" 48"
20" 20"
Any surface directly in front of
the unit which is at a height of
less than 4" from the bottom of
the unit must be non-combustible.
QUALIFIED
INSTALLER
May be reduced
by thickness of
additional
non-combustible
wall finish applied
on top of 1/2"
non-combustible
board when using
trims other than
the 1430FFK Fixed
Framing Kit
Appliance
Combustible
Flooring
Non-combustible hearth with
1/2" combustible shim below
1/2" Insulation board,
36" wide x 12" deep
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