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Installing The Heat Guard - L38ST
Included with the L38DF-ST* gas fireplace are two metal headers
made of galvanized steel. The metal headers must be installed after
the fireplace has been back framed in place. Install metal headers at
34 1/2" from the base of the unit, as shown in figure 6.
34½"
Figure 4. Installing the supplied metal headers, both sides typical.
Installing the Nailing Flange Extension
NOT NEEDED FOR L52ST
Before installing the supplied nailing flange extension, fold tabs at
bottom of nailing flange to a 90° angle. NOTE: Do not install nailing
flange when installing a Montigo Surround.
Figure 4.c Securing the Nailing Flange Extension.
NOTE: The nailing flange extension can be substituted with a piece of
NON-Combustible material of the same size and thermal characteristics,
ie: cement board or equivalent. This is recommended in applications
where the facing materials will not adhere to the metal nailing flange.
10
40"
Supplied Non-Combustible Header
6" Nailing Flange
Installing The Heat Guard - L42ST
Included with the L42DF-ST Gas fireplace, is a framing heat shield Kit.
This kit is fabricated from galvanized steel and arrives with six (6) pieces,
as shown below. The shields protect all adjacent combustible materials,
mantels and mouldings from excessive heat radiated by the fireplace.
STEP 1. Fasten 4 side shields in place with nails or screws, flush with
the framing as shown. These are installed with the Wide flanges facing
the center of the fireplace opening, and the shallow flange toward
inside of room.
45"
40"
35½"
40"
Figure 4. Combustible Framing Side Heat Shield L42FS01 x 4 pcs.
STEP 2. Nail or screw the top shield in place flush with framing
45"
40"
35"
Figure 4. Non combustible header H42ST060 x 2 pcs.
Installation
Both walls may not be
exactly as shown
Both sides
shields typical
Framing
Flush with
framing
Fireplace
Fasteners
INSET
SECTION
23¾"
Both walls may not be
exactly as shown
40"
23¾"
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