Heat & Glo Fireplace ST-38GTV - Manual (Page 12)

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Step 5. Positioning, Leveling, and
Securing the Fireplace
The diagram below shows how to properly position, level,
and secure the fireplace.
Figure 7. Proper Positioning, Leveling
and Securing of a Fireplace
• Place the fireplace into position (see Figure 7).
• Level the fireplace from side to side and from front to
back.
• Shim the fireplace with non-combustible material, such
as sheet metal, as necessary.
• Secure the fireplace to the framing using nails or screws
through the nailing tabs.
ROOF PITCH H (MIN.) FT.
FLAT TO 6/12 1.0
6/12 TO 7/12 1.25
OVER 7/12 TO 8/12 1.5
OVER 8/12 TO 9/12 2.0
OVER 9/12 TO 10/12 2.5
OVER 10/12 TO 11/12 3.25
OVER 11/12 TO 12/12 4.0
OVER 12/12 TO 14/12 5.0
OVER 14/12 TO 16/12 6.0
OVER 16/12 TO 18/12 7.0
OVER 18/12 TO 20/12 7.5
OVER 20/12 TO 21/12 8.0
Figure 6. Vent Termination
!
C. Bedroom Installation in Canada
This model MUST NOT be vented into a vent system
installed exterior to a building. The part of the vent system
above the roof line can be exterior to the building.
D. Vent Termination
WARNING: MAJOR U.S. BUILDING CODES
SPECIFY MINIMUM CHIMNEY AND/OR VENT
HEIGHT ABOVE THE ROOF TOP. THESE
MINIMUM HEIGHTS ARE NECESSARY IN THE
INTEREST OF SAFETY. FIGURE 6 AND TABLE
SHOW MINIMUM HEIGHTS, PROVIDED THE
TERMINATIONS CAP IS AT LEAST 8-FEET
FROM A VERTICAL WALL.
H (MIN.)-MINIMUM HEIGHT FROM ROOF
TO LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING
VENT CAP
LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING
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X
ROOF PITCH IS X/12
NAILING TABS