Framing Requirements - Valor 1600IN Installation & Owner's Manual

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Framing Dimensions
1/2" thick non-combustible
cement board required above,
on each side and below
engine opening (NOT supplied)
- see page 36.
NOTE: This unit requires a
solid platform to support it.
Combustible framing allowed
beneath fireplace. When the
appliance is installed directly
on carpeting, tile or other
combustible material other
than wood flooring, the
appliance shall be installed
on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width
and recessed depth of the
appliance
Minimum Cement Board Dimensions (required for both sides of fi replace)
Non-combustible
cement board
required
thickness:
1/2 inch (13 mm)
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ONLY
READ INSTRUCTIONS
MATÉRIAUX INCOMBUSTIBLES SEULEMENT
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Framing Requirements

Minimum coverage area of non-combustible cement board.
Any wall finish applied to shaded area must be non-combustible.
Min. 6-1/2"
(165 mm)
NOTE: Height of cavity may be affected
by vent configuration with clearance
- see page 26.
No hearth required.
If using a hearth,
51-1/4"
see page 23.
Min. 53" (1346 mm)
40" (1016 mm)
QUALIFIED
INSTALLER
Between underside
of header and bottom
of firebox
43"
*18-1/2"
Critical!
This dimension is total
framing cavity depth not
including any wall finish.
Min. 6-1/2"
(165 mm)
Linear 1600 fireplace outline
(including stand-offs)
Joints preferred at corners
to prevent cracking
Flush with bottom of unit;
add extra cement board
if overlapping framing.
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