Installation - Empire Comfort Systems DVLT series Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Framing
Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is set
in place. Framing should be positioned to accommodate wall
covering and fireplace facing material. The fireplace framing should
be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier. The framing headers
may rest on the fireplace standoffs. Refer to Figure 9 for minimum
framing dimensions.
MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND VERIFY FRAMING
METHODS, AND WALL COVERING DETAILS BEFORE
FRAMING CONSTRUCTION BEGINS.
Framing dimension "A" includes a 12" (304 mm) clearance
for standoffs on firebox. After installing firebox into framing,
the finished wall surface must cover the 12" (304mm)
opening above the firebox. Board provided with fireplace.
DVLT/DVTT36
A 51-1/2" (1,308mm)
B 58" (1,473mm)
C 23-1/2" (597mm)
Attention: If a base or mantel is not used and the appliance is
installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material
other than wood flooring, it shall be installed on a metal or wood
panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance. The
vertical dimension in Figure 9 must be adjusted when a metal or
wood panel is placed beneath the appliance.
Attention: Cold climate installation recommendation:
When installing this unit against a non-insulated exterior
wall, it is recommended that the outer walls be insulated to
conform to applicable insulation codes.
31259-3-0114

INSTALLATION

CAUTION
DVLT/DVTT42
57-1/2" (1,460mm)
64" (1,625mm)
23-1/2" (597mm)
Figure 9
Firebox Standoff Installation
1. Remove the two #10 x 1/2" screws, two support braces and
two standoffs from firebox rear as shown in Figure 10. Do not
discard any of the hardware.
2. Bend the standoffs as shown in Figure 11.
3. Use the two #10 x 1/2" screws removed in Step 1 and four
#10 x 1/2" screws provided in the hardware package to secure
the standoffs to the firebox top (3 each side. See Figure 12.
4. Secure the short and long supports to the standoffs using eight
10 x 1/2" screws (4 each support, 2 each side). See Figure 12.
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
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