Overview - Steel Framing - Valor LX1 Installation Manual

Installation Planning
WARNING
Ensure weight of wall above is
NOT carried by the appliance.
Fixed to wall with mounting
studs (wood)
HeatShift front outlet
(top and side available)
Steel framing - see
Framing Considerations
Vent collar supplied as
4 x 6-5/8" coaxial outlet (vent
may require off set to clear
HeatShift plenum above)
5" Ø HeatShift ducts (4) con-
nect to HeatShift plenum or
termination plates
Remote Battery and
Wall Switch Kit (re-
quired and supplied)
c/w 35' wire length
Remote control hand-
set wall holder, to be
mounted min. 3' away
from fi replace opening
1/2" thick non-combustible ce-
ment board required from bot-
tom of window to 11-1/4" above
fi replace top (not supplied)
Combustible wall fi nish up
to 1-1/4" thick allowed below
opening. Combustible projec-
tions must otherwise be kept
min. 4" below opening.
Steel pedestal/base below
fi replace (included with kit)
WARNING
HOT WALL SURFACES! The walls directly
above the fireplace are constructed of non-
combustible materials and, although safe,
may reach temperatures in excess of 200°F
(93°C) depending on choice of materials. Do
not touch. Finish the walls using materials
suitable for these temperatures.

Overview - Steel Framing

The easiest way to frame a ceiling height installation, the
Steel Framing Kit (2100SFK) allows installers to quickly
and easily install a complete framing option purpose-built
and size for the 2100P. Refer to the Installation Manual
for this kit for more details
WARNING
Some materials or items, although safe,
may discolor, shrink, warp, crack, peel, and
so on because of the heat produced by the
fireplace. Avoid placing candles, paintings,
photos, and other items sensitive to heat
around the fireplace.
Mandatory HeatShift Plenum
or Duct Termination plates
(top). HeatShift system ordered
separately. See also "Overview -
HeatShift Canopy" on page 12
for other options.
Combustible wall fi nish up to
1-1/4" thick allowed over top of
cement board
2100P heater
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