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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
FRAMING
1)
A rough framed opening of 37 1/2" wide by 33 1/2" high
will be required for installation. The minimum depth is
21". ( see figure 5 )
1
33-
"
2
height
Fig. 5 – Framed Opening
57"
80"
Fig. 6– Corner Installation
2)
If the fireplace is to be installed into an
exterior wall, the enclosure or fireplace
chase should be insulated to the same de-
gree as the home to prevent cold air infil-
tration through the fireplace chassis.
Check with your local building official for
any additional local requirements ( e.g. vapor
barriers, drywall). Never insulate the fire-
place itself.
3
)
The fireplace is equipped with four nailing
tabs, which must be bent out before
inserting into the framed opening.
8
1
37-
"
2
w idth
outside air may
come in on either
side
17"
Alpine SE36 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Center the fireplace in the framing and
4)
anchor the fireplace, using the nailing
strips provided, to the framing.
(see figure 7)
NAILING TABS MUST BE BENT
OUT BEFORE FIREPLACE IS
INSERTED INTO FRAMING
THERE ARE FOUR NAILING TABS
Fig. 7 – Securing The Fireplace
tile or other non
combustible facing may
be placed against the
fireplace or even
overlap the fireplace
face.
sheetrock and other
combustibles may be
brought to within 1/2"
of the fireplace face
but may not overlap or
even contact the
fireplace.
Fig. 8 – Facing Clearances
5) When sheetrock is applied around the
fireplace a 1/2" gap must be maintained
between the fireplace face and the sheetrock
or any other combustible material. Non-
combustibles such as brick, tile or stone may
butt up to or even overlap the face of the
fireplace. NOTE: If overlapping the face of
the fireplace make sure not to overlap into
the glass frame area. (see figure 8)
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