Regency Horizon HZ54EPV Large Gas Fireplace - Manual (Page 13)

Regency Horizon HZ54EPV Gas Fireplace
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INSTALLATION
FRAMING & FINISHING
6) Determine the total thickness of facing material (eg. hardiboard + ceramic
tile) to ensure the fi nished surface is fl ush with the front edge of the
unit (see diagram below). If necessary, side and top nailing strips are
adjustable, loosen the 1/4" screws and adjust.
Total non-combustible facing allowable: Min. = 1/2"
Max. = 1- 1/2"
See diagram below.
1) Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing material.
IMPORTANT: Header must be metal stud. All other framing may be of
combustible type such as 2x4 / 2x6 framing materials.
ote: When constructing the framed opening, please ensure there is ac-
cess to install the gas lines when the unit is installed.
2) For exterior walls, insulate the enclosure to the same degree as the rest
of the house, apply vapour barrier and drywall, as per local installation
codes. (Do not insulate the fi replace itself.)
WARNING: Failure to insulate and add vapor barriers to the inside of
the exterior wall will result in operational and performance problems
including, but not limited to: excessive condensation on glass doors,
poor fl ame package, carbon, blue fl ames etc. These are not product
related issues.
3) The unit does not have to be completely enclosed in a chase. You must
maintain clearances from the vent to combustible materials: See "Clear-
ances" section. Combustible materials can be laid against the side and
back standoffs and the stove base.
4) The combined total of non-combustible facing materials (ie. hardiboard
+ tile, slate, etc) may be brought up to and overlap the face of the unit
(top and bottom). The minimum thickness = 1/2"
to a maximum thickness = 1-1/2", as shown in the diagram below.
If material is thicker than 1-1/2" - it will not be possible to mount
the faceplace.
5) When fi nishing around the faceplate, if material such as brick, stone, etc.
extend past the faceplate depth - the minimum opening
dimensions noted below must be adhered to, this is to ensure removal
of the faceplate.
1-1/2”
(38mm)
Max
½”
(13mm)
Min
Important:
Finished
facing
material to
be flush with
edge of unit.
Finished
Material
Nailing Strip
Position
1/2" 1"
1" 1/2"
1-1/2" 0" (fl ush)
Unit
Nailing Strip
1” Forward
Unit
Nailing Strip
½” Forward
Unit
Nailing Strip
Flush w/unit
Factory Set
Nailing Strips
For material such as brick, stone, etc that extends less than 1-1/2" , the
minimum opening dimensions noted below must be adhered to when
fi nishing around the unit. This is to ensure safe operation of this appli-
ance and the longevity of the fi nishing material.
52-7/8 ”
22-5/8”
Unit shown without faceplate