Vanguard FBST - Manual (Page 10)

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Continued
44 1 /
4
" Min.
40 1 /
4
" Min.
36" Min. to
Facing Wall
22 3 /
4
"
Min.
Facing
Wall
Wallboard
Wallboard
Gas Line
Facing Wall
(Base line)
Note: Gas line
may also be on
opposite side.
Figure 8 - Framing for Built-In Firebox
Installation
1 1 /
2
" Max.
3/8" Max.
4"
8" Min. from
adjacent wall
to fireplace
opening
SAFE
ZONE
Combustible material must
not overlap more than
3/8" onto black metal
front face.
Nailing Flange
Drywall
Figure 9 - Framing for Built-In Firebox
Installation: Top View
Minimum from firebox
edge to combustible
material
Edge
of side
firebox
opening
2. If the vent-free firebox is to be installed directly
on carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or any
combustible material other than wood flooring;
the vent-free firebox must be installed upon a
metal or wood panel extending the full width
and depth of the vent-free firebox.
3. If a raised platform is to be constructed, ceiling
clearances must be maintained.
4. Install gas piping to firebox location. See In-
stalling Gas Line on page 11 and Connecting
to Gas Supply in log set owner’s manual.
IMPORTANT: If installing blower accessory. See
Hard-Wiring Firebox, page 12.
5. Carefully set firebox in front of rough open-
ing. IMPORTANT: If installing brass trim
kit, see instructions included with brass trim
accessory. You must install shoulder screws
from brass trim kit now.
6. Carefully insert firebox into rough opening.
7. Attach firebox to wall studs using nails or
wood screws through holes in nailing flange
(see Figure 10).
8. If using optional brass trim kit, install the trim
after final finishing and/or painting of wall.
See instructions included with brass trim ac-
cessory for attaching brass trim.
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox,
combustible materials such as wall board, gypsum
board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may be
butted up next to the sides and top of the firebox.
Combustible materials should never overlap the
firebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to over-
lap the firebox front facing (see
Figure 9).
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as
brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but
should never cover any necessary openings like
louvered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
front of the firebox.
WARNING: Use only noncom-
bustible mortar or adhesives when
overlapping the front facing with
noncombustible facing material.
Figure 10 - Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs
Nailing Flanges
Nails or
Wood
Screws