Installation manual
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NAILING FLANGE ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
When installed, nailing flanges provide the minimum 1/4” (6mm) clearance from fireplace sides.
1. Remove (4) nailing flanges from fireplace sides.
2. With the 1/4” (6mm) stand-offs on nailing flanges facing away from fireplace, align nailing flange with holes on outside corners of
fireplace. Secure with screws (provided in components packet) through slots in nailing flanges.
3. Bend perforation on nailing flange until parallel with fireplace face. Do not bend toward fireplace face.
4. Position framing stud against 1/4” (6mm) stand-off (located on backside of nailing flange). Secure with nails or screws.
FRAMING STUD
NAILING FLANGE
FRAMING STUD
1/4” (6mm)
CLEARANCE
STAND-OFF
FRONT VIEW
AS SHIPPED
NAILING FLANGES
INSTALLED
NAILING FLANGE
1/4” (6mm)
CLEARANCE
STAND-OFF
TOP VIEW
Figure 8a
NOTE Depending on facing material, tabs can be adjusted forward or back wards up to 1/2” (13mm).
CAUTION Never permanently remove these assemblies from fireplace - they must be secured in place regardless of finish material used.
FIREPLACE PREPARATION