FMI BVC-50Y - Manual (Page 10)

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Figure 6 - Rough Opening Dimensions
for Installing in a Wall
59 1 /
4
" (50")
58 1 /
8
"
30 1 /
8
"
(42", 50")
28 1 /
4
" (36")
67 1 /
8
"
51 1 /
4
" (42")
45 1 /
4
" (36")
SELECTING LOCATION
To determine the safest and most efficient
location for the fireplace, you must take into
consideration the following guidelines:
1. The location must allow for proper
clearances (see Figures 6 and 7).
2. Consider a location where fireplace will
not be affected by drafts, air conditioning
ducts, windows or doors.
3. A location that avoids cutting of joists or
roof rafters will make installation easier.
4. An outside air kit is available with this
fireplace (see Optional Outside Air Kit,
page 11).
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES
Back and sides of fireplace 1 1 /
2
" min.*
Front of fireplace 48" min.
Floor** 0" min.
Perpendicular wall to opening 12" min.
Top spacers 0" min.
Mantel clearances see Mantels, page 11
Chimney outer pipe surface 1" min.
* Not required at nailing flanges
** See step 2 of Framing
WARNING: Do not pack re-
quired air spaces with insulation
or other materials.
FRAMING
1. Frame opening for fireplace using dimen-
sions shown in Figures 6 and 7.
2. If fireplace is to be installed directly on
carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or any
combustible material other than wood
flooring, fireplace must be installed upon
a metal or wood panel extending full width
and depth of fireplace.
3. Set fireplace directly in front of this open-
ing and slide unit back until nailing flanges
touch side framing.
4. Check level of the fireplace and shim with
sheet metal if necessary.
5. Before securing fireplace to prepared
framing, ember protector (provided) must
be placed between hearth extension (not
supplied) and under bottom front edge
of fireplace to protect against glowing
embers falling through. If fireplace is to
be installed on a raised platform, a Z-type
ember protector (not supplied) must be
PREInStaLLatIOn PREPaRatIOn
71" (50" Models)
100" (50" Models)
65" (42" Models)
92" (42" Models)
86.5" (36" Models)
61" (36" Models)
Maintain 1 1 /
2
"
Clearance
at Sides and
Back of Fireplace
1 1 /
2
" Clearance
Not Required at
Nailing Flanges
Figure 7 - Corner Installation
fabricated to fit your required platform
height. Ember protector should extend
under fireplace a minimum of 1 1 /
2
". Ember
protector should be made of galvanized
sheet metal (28 gauge minimum to pre-
vent corrosion.