Superior BRT4036TEN Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 8

PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
FRAMING
1. Frame appliance enclosure as illustrated in
Figures 7 and 8.
Note: If a wall covering is used to line enclo-
sure, then all measurements must be from
surface of covering.
2. Place appliance into framing and secure.
Note: If appliance is to be raised above floor
level, a platform must be built to support ap-
pliance.
3. Install supply line to appliance using a 1/2"
NPT black iron gas line terminating 2
above bottom of appliance. The gas line must
be installed through lower left side access
point or alternate access hole in the bottom
of appliance (see Figure 19, page 14).
4. Repack insulation around gas line to cover
any remaining openings in conduit sleeve.
Prepare incoming gas line with teflon tape or
pipe joint compound and hook up incoming
gas line to flexible gas line.
Note: If 1/2" NPT black iron pipe does not
mate with fitting at the end of flexible gas line,
remove fitting and replace with a 37 degree
flare 3/4"-12, 1/2" NPT (female) fitting.
WARNING: When finishing
appliance, do not overlap com-
bustible material onto the black
front face. Brick, tile or other
noncombustible materials may
be applied to the face provided
that any gap is between the mate-
rial used and the face is caulked
with a noncombustible caulking.
B
C
36 INCH MODELS
A 40 / " (102 cm)
3
8
B 21 / " (54.3 cm)
3
8
C 41 / " (104.8 cm)
1
4
Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing
8
42 INCH MODELS
44 / " (112 cm)
3
8
23 / " (58.7 cm)
1
8
48 / " (122.6 cm)
1
4
in Wall
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Continued
These Dimensions Allow for a 3/4" Clearance
at Sides and Back of Fireplace. However, 0"
Clearance is Permitted
C
/ "
5
16
BRT 4036TEN, 4336TEN,
4536TEN, 4036TEP,
4336TEP, 4536TEP
A 24 / " (62.2 cm)
1
2
B 73 / " (187.6 cm)
7
8
C 52 / " (132.6 cm)
3
16
D 17 / " (43.8 cm)
1
4
Figure 8 - Corner Installation Guidelines
INSTALLING TRANSITION PIPE AND
STARTER COLLAR
The transition pipe and starter collar shown
in Figure 9 are supplied with fireplace, unat-
tached and ready for installation. Remove
starter collar and set aside. Slide transition
pipe over vent collar and attach with a mini-
mum of three screws. Replace starter collar
over transition pipe and attach using four
screws located on leg stands (five used on
model M42E). To install B-vent piping, slide
first piece of B-vent over transition pipe and
attach with either a minimum of two screws
or other means approved by the vent manu-
facturer.
A
Figure 9 - Installing Transition Pipe and
D
B
3/4" Clearance Not
Required at Nailing Flanges
BRT 4042TEN, 4342TEN,
4542TEN, 4042TEP,
4342TEP, 4542TEP
27 / " (70 cm)
9
16
83 / " (213 cm)
7
8
59 / " (150.6 cm)
5
16
19 / " (49.5 cm)
1
2
B-Vent Piping
Starter Collar
Transition Pipe
Vent Collar
Starter Collar
A
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