Installation Information; Before You Start; Fireplace Framing - Vermont Castings Lexington LX32DV Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

INStALLAtIoN INFoRMAtIoN

BeFoRe you StARt

Read this homeowner manual thoroughly and follow all
instructions carefully. Inspect all contents for shipping
damage and immediately inform your dealer if any damage
is found. Do not install any unit with damaged, incomplete,
or substitute parts. Check your packing list to verify that
all listed parts have been received. You should have the
following:
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Fireplace (Firebox and Burner System)
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Log Set
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Propane Conversion Kit
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Rock Wool
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Deflector Shield (to be used with Duravent Horizontal
Termination – P/N 985)
IteMS RequIReD FoR INStALLAtIoN
tools and Building Supplies:
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Phillips Screwdriver
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Saw and/or saber saw
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Measuring Tape
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Electric Drill and Bits
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Pliers
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Framing Materials
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Piping Complying with Local Codes
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Caulking Material (Noncombustible)
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Fireplace Surround Material (Noncombustible)
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Pipe Sealant Approved for use with Propane/LPG
(Resistant to Sulfur Compounds)
51D0528
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Hammer
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Level
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Pipe Wrench
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Tee Joint
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Square
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Wall Finishing Materials
LX Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace

FIRepLAce FRAMING

Firebox framing can be built before or after the appliance
is set in place. Construct firebox framing following Figure
2 or 3. The framing headers may rest on the top of the
firebox standoffs.
The firebox may be installed directly on a combustible floor
or raised on a platform of an appropriate height. When
the firebox is installed directly on carpeting, tile, or other
combustible material, other than wood flooring, the firebox
shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the
full width and depth of the enclosure.
To access control door, build a platform to make the
bottom of appliance equal to or higher than top of finished
hearth extension, or elevate unit a minimum of 7/8" above
subfloor.
Fireplace must be raised minimum 7/8" to
allow door to open.
the 1" standoffs on back and sides and 6"
standoffs on top of fireplace are designed
to separate fireplace from framing. these
standoffs may contact framing but no
material may be placed between standoff
and side of fireplace.
Do not fill spaces around firebox with
insulation or other materials. this could
cause a fire.
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