Installation, Installing the fireplace shell, Framing – Montigo ME34DV User Manual

Page 3: Clearances

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Part No. XG0105A

ME34-DV Modular Fireplace

Installing The Fireplace Shell

The fireplace may be installed in any location that is free of air
conditioning ducts, electrical wiring and plumbing. Safety, as well
as efficiency of operation, must be considered when selecting the
fireplace location. Try to select a location that does not interfere
with room traffic, has adequate ventilation, and offers an accessible
pathway for Direct Vent installation. Refer to page 4 -

Vent Installation

for more information.
The fireplace dimensions are shown below:

Installation

When installing a shelf over the top of the fireplace, the following
guidelines must be adhered to: For Rear Vent models (ME34DR), the
minimum clearance from the top of the fireplace to a shelf is 7". For
Top Vent models (ME34DT), the minimum clearance is 13". (

Minimum

1" clearance must still be maintained around the vent pipes.)

Figure 4.

Framing for shelves over the fireplace.

Top Vent

Rear Vent

Figure 3.

Corner framing dimensions.

Figure 2.

Framing dimensions.

* When sheetrock
is not used behind
the fireplace, fram-
ing depth may be
reduced to 15"

Framing

WARNING:

When this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or any
combustible material other than wood flooring, it must be installed
on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of
the appliance.

Unprotected combustible walls which are perpendicular to the
fireplace opening, must not project beyond the shaded area shown in
Figure 19b.
For protection against freezing temperatures, it is recommended that
outer walls of the chase be insulated with a vapour barrier. This will
reduce the possibility of a cold-air convection current on the fireplace.

Rear Vent

Top Vent

34

24 1/2

32

12 1/8

4 3/4

4 3/4

Front View

Figure 1.

Fireplace dimensions.

15

26 1/8

32

Ø7

Ø4

34

C

15

31 1/2

Ø7

Ø4

8 3/4

33

15 3/4

36

22 1/4

0" clearance

to corners only

42

33

59 3/8

Clearances

The ME34-DV clearances to combustible materials are:

Top - Rear Vent*

7"

Top - Top Vent*

13"

Back

0"

Side

1"

Floor

0"

Mantle**

10"

* Clearance from the top of the fireplace to a combusti-

ble ceiling within the fireplace enclosure.

** Refer to page 11.
† If special short elbow (SEL90) is used with the Low

Clearance Sleeve (CRS30) the Top Clearance is 13".

If the standard elbow (MEL90) is used with the Low

Clearance Sleeve (CRS30) the Top Clearance is 15".

If the Low Clearance Sleeve (CRS30) is NOT used

over the elbow, the Top Clearance is 35".

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