Desa FBPS - Manual (Page 9)

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OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 10 - Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs and Floor
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to overlap
the firebox front facing (see Fig-
ure 9).
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials
such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front
facing, but should never cover any neces-
sary openings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Use only noncom-
bustible mortar or adhesives
when overlapping the front fac-
ing with noncombustible facing
material.
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
front of the firebox.
1 1 /
2
" Max.
3/8" Max.
4"
8" Min. to
Adjacent Wal
l
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
3. If a raised platform is to be constructed.
ceiling clearances must be maintained.
4. Install gas piping to firebox location.
See Installing Gas Line on page 10 and
Connecting to Gas Supply in log set
owner’s manual.
IMPORTANT: If installing blower acces-
sory. See Hard-Wiring Firebox, page 11.
5. Carefully set firebox in front of rough
opening.
6. Carefully insert firebox into rough
opening.
7. Attach firebox to wall studs using nails
or wood screws through holes in nail-
ing flange (see Figure 10). Attach fire-
box to board base through holes in fire-
box bottom (see Figure 10).
IMPORTANT: When finishing your fire-
box, combustible materials such as wall
board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall,
plywood, etc. may be butted up next to the
side and top of the firebox. Combustible
materials should never overlap the firebox
front facing more than 3/8".
Continued
Minimum from
firebox opening
edge to
combustible
material
8" Min. to
Perpendicular
Wall
Edge of side
firebox opening
Nailing Flanges
Nails or Wood
Screws
Screws
Supplied in
Hardware
Pack