Empire Comfort Systems DVP42 Series Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual page 14

Flush Mount Mantel Installation
The fireplace must extend 3/4" beyond finished wall surface when
using a flush mount mantel. Refer to Figure 13 to locate nailing
flanges on fireplace sides. Mark and drill two 1/8" holes into fireplace
side to mount each nailing flange. Use eight 1/2" hex-head screws
supplied in hardware package to attach nailing flanges to fireplace
sides.
Attention: When fireplace is installed in optional full cabinet mantel
or corner mantel the four nailing flanges shown in Figure 10A will
not be installed on the side of outer casing. The fireplace will be
attached to the full cabinet mantel or corner mantel with the two
nailing flanges located on the top of the outer casing assembly.
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 14 for minimum
framing dimensions.
CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND
VERIFY FRAMING METHODS, AND WALL COVERING DETAILS
BEFORE FRAMING CONSTRUCTION BEGINS.
Framing dimension "A" includes a three inch clearance for
standoffs on firebox. After installing firebox into framing,
the finished wall surface must cover the three inch opening
above the firebox.
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Figure 13
DVP42
"A" 37 3/4"
"B" 43 3/8"
"C" 19 7/8"
Attention: Add 3-3/4" to "A" dimensions when using a flush mantel
base.
WARNING: 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 14
must be adjusted when a metal or wood panel is placed
beneath the appliance.
Finishing
Finish the walls with the material of your choice. Figure 5 on page 10
shows the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum horizontal
dimensions of mantels or other combustible projections above the
top front edge of the fireplace.
Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the black
fireplace front.
WARNING: When finishing the fireplace never obstruct or
modify the air inlet/outlet louvers in any manner. Provide
adequate clearances around air openings into the combustion
chamber.
CAUTION: If the joints between the finished wall and the
fireplace surround (top and sides) are sealed, a 300°F minimum
sealant material must be used. These joints are not required to
be sealed. Only non-combustible material (using 300°F minimum
adhesive if needed), can be applied as facing to the fireplace
surround.
DVP48
37 3/4"
49 3/8"
19 7/8"
Figure 14
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