Mantels; Mantel Chart; Clearance To Combustibles; Framing & Finishing - Vermont Castings BHDT36 Installation Instructions & Homeowner's Manual

MANTELS

Depending on the width of the mantel it may be installed
higher or lower from the top of the louvre opening. See
drawing and chart below for proper installation height of
your combustible mantel piece. Non-combustible mantels
may be installed at any height above the appliance opening.
When using paint or lacquer to finish the
mantel, such paint or lacquer must be
heat resistant to prevent discolouration.
V
W
X
A
Y
B
C
Z
D
E
TOP
LOUVRE
OPENING
SIDE VIEW
combustibles
GLASS FRONT
OPTIONAL
HEARTH
KNOCK-OUT

MANTEL CHART

Ref. Mantel Ref.
Depth
V 10" (254 mm) A
W 8" (203 mm) B
X 6" (152 mm) C
Y 4" (101 mm) D
Z 2" ( 51 mm) E

CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES

Back ........ 0 mm/0 inches
Side ......... 0 mm/0 inches
Floor ........ 0 mm/0 inches
Top .......... 0 mm/0 inches
2x4
STUD
& HEADER
Maintain
minimum 1"
clearance to
ELECTRICAL
BOX KNOCK-OUT
ELECTRICAL
KNOCK-OUT
Mantel From Mantel Leg from
Top Louvre Fireplace Side
12" (305 mm) 10" (254mm)
10" (254 mm) 8" (203mm)
8" (203 mm) 6" (152mm)
6" (152 mm) 4" (101mm)
4" (101 mm) 2" (51mm)
1. Choose fireplace location.
2. Place fireplace into position and secure to floor with
1-1/2" screws, or nails. The holes to secure the
fireplace to the floor are located just behind the
access door grill on the left and right hand side of the
fireplace.
3. Frame in fireplace with a header across the top. It is
important to allow for finished face when setting the
depth of the frame.
4. Attach fireplace to frame using adjustable frame
drywall strips(located behind access door for
shipping). Preset depth to suit facing material
(adjustable to 1/2" , 5/8" or 3/4" depths). Fig. 4.
5. Screw through slotted holes in drywall strip and
then screw into pre-drilled holes on fireplace side.
Measure from face of fireplace to face of drywall
strip to determine final depth. (Fig. 5 & 6)
Fig. 3
Non-combustible materials such as brick and tile can be
extended over the face of the unit (Do not cover louvres
or glass door) . If a Trim Kit is going to be installed, brick
and tile will have to be installed flush with the side of this
appliance.
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FRAMING AND FINISHING
ADJUSTABLE DRYWALL STRIP
C
(NAILING FLANGE)
A
B
SCREW
POSITION
A
B
C
Adjustable 1/2",5/8"
Fig. 5

FINAL FINISHING

DRYWALL
DEPTHS
1/2" / 13mm
5/8" / 16mm
3/4" / 19mm
Fig. 4
& 3/4" spacing
Fig. 6