Monessen Hearth AVFLSTSSODK Installation Instructions

Stainless Steel Outdoor Kit Installation Instructions
Model: AVFLSTSSODK
This stainless steel outdoor kit is designed to allow
installation of the model AVFLST42 see-through fireplace
on an exterior wall so the control side is on the interior of
the building, and the opposite side is viewable from outside
the building.
This kit comes pre-assembled and ready to install. It must
be installed on the unit before the fireplace is secured into
its final position.
After installation, exterior noncombustible finishing material
such as stone or brick may be placed over the outer
surround of the facing kit only. Do not cover any portion of
the inner glass window frame.
NOTE: Remove four shipping brackets from each corner on
the inside of the face prior to installation.
Kit contents:
• Facing kit assembly .................................................... 1
• Side face caps ............................................................ 2
• Glass door assembly .................................................. 1
• #8 X 1/2" hex head screws ........................................ 12
• #8 X 1/2" ss hw tek screws ........................................... 6
• #8 X 1" ss epoxy coated pan head screws ................... 3
• 24 x 1" Phillips pan head screws ............................... 10
• #10 x 1/2" od fender washer, zinc plated ................... 10
• Installation brackets .................................................... 6
• Instructions .................................................................. 1
Tools/Supplies required:
• Short handle Phillips head screwdriver
• Long handle Phillips head screwdriver
• Caulk gun & caulk suitable for outside use
NOTE: To improve the thermal insulation properties of
your outdoor kit, we recommend installing four (4) strips of
noncombustible insulation (not supplied) behind the facing
kit inside the perimeter of the outer frame. Before installing
the face, install insulation with a thin coat of construction
adhesive. Figure 1.
Installation Instructions
NOTE: The stainless steel outdoor kit can only be installed
on the side of the fireplace designed to face the outside of
the building. The interior side of the fireplace has the control
system accessible through the lower access panel.
1. Remove all loose contents from the AVFLST42 see-
through fireplace including hardware, packaging
materials, screens and both access panels.
2. Carefully lean unit so the outdoor side is facing up. Use
a helper or lean against a suitable prop.
3. Remove the black face from the non-control side of the
unit held in place by 24 screws (four on the left, four
on the right, four on the bottom, five on the top, four
on the inner firebox and three on the top of the inner
firebox.) See Figure 2. Both noncombustible brackets
and standoffs must be removed on the non-control side
and may be discarded.
4. Install face caps to left and right sides of fireplace using
supplied screws. Figure 3.
2¾"
Noncombustible
Insulation
(not supplied)
Figure 1. Installing recommended insulation
KT1269
insulation
Noncombustible
Insulation
(not supplied)
3¼"
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