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Framing
• Theangearoundthefrontofthecabinetmustmateuptothenishedface.Usetheholesintheangetosecurethe
cabinet. Alternately, extra mounting holes can be drilled through the cabinet where desired. Figure 5.
Framing and other combustible
materials are permitted to touch the
outside walls of the cabinet.
Top View
ThisFlangeMUSTbeFlushwith
Finished Facing.
Follow vent manufacturers
guidelines and maintain proper
clearance to combustibles.
Figure 5
• Whendeterminingthedepthinyourframingdimensions,thethicknessofthenishmaterialandanybackersmustbe
taken into consideration. Figure 6.
• Todeterminetheproperoorprotection,thehearthmustextendaminimum;15-1/4”(US)or27-1/4”/692mm(CAN)
fromthenishedwallface.
NOTE: Combustible materials may contact any exterior surface of the cabinet.
Side View
Consider the wall nish material
thickness when planning the depth
of your framing. The image at right
shows adequate space for 1/2”
drywall.
1/2” space (Example)
ThisFlangeMUSTbe
Flush with Finished Facing.
Figure 6
Framing leveling
bolts will fit here
Insert Mounting Frames securing holes
Mounting Frame Securing Points - Once framing
is complete secure the mounting frame into the ZC
box using 2” sheet metal screws proper installation.
Figure 5.