NAILING FLANGE ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
When installed, nailing flanges provide the minimum 1/4" (6 mm) clearance from fireplace sides.
1.
Remove (4) nailing flanges from fireplace sides.
2.
With the 1/4" (6 mm) stand-offs on nailing flanges facing away from fireplace, align nailing flange with holes on outside corners of
fireplace. Secure with screws (provided with components packet) through slots in nailing flanges.
3.
Bend perforation on nailing flange until parallel with fireplace face. Do not bend toward fireplace face.
4.
Position framing stud against 1/4" (6 mm) stand-off located on backside of nailing flange and secure with nails or screws.
NOTE: Depending on facing material, nailing flanges can be adjusted forward or backwards up to 1/2" (13 mm).
CAUTION: Never permanently remove these assemblies from fireplace. They must be secured in place regardless of finish material used.
NAILING FLANGES
INSTALLED
AS SHIPPED
Figure 8a
TOP STAND-OFF ADJUSTMENT
The top stand-off is adjustable to accommodate finish material thickness (non-combustible material only).
TO ADJUST: Loosen screws at fireplace top, slide top stand-off to desired position, retighten screws.
TOP STAND-OFF ADJUSTMENT SLOTS
Figure 8b
PREPARE THE FIREPLACE
1/4" (6mm)
CLEARANCE
FRONT VIEW
NAILING FLANGE
1/4" (6mm)
CLEARANCE
FRAMING STUD
8
STAND-OFF
FRAMING STUD
NAILING FLANGE
TOP VIEW