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FRAMINGDetermine exact position of your fireplace, including hearth height, width, and depth, (if applicable). If possible, place fireplace in such amanner that vent termination will be placed between two studs, eliminating the need for additional framing.If masonry is to be used (optional), prepare the necessary foundation for the masonry load. When masonry construction is being used, alintel must be used over top of fireplace to support the added weight.Build hearth to desired size and height. If a hearth extension is desired, combustible material may be used.NOTE: Consider height of hearth finish material (stone, brick, etc.) when building fireplace platform. The bottom of fireplace must belevel with finished hearth to allow for lower grill operation and proper fit of optional decorative full door faces.WARNING: Install fireplace on hard metal or wood surface extending the full width and depth of fireplace.Minimum platform size: 40-3/4” (1035 mm) wide x 15-3/4” (400mm) deep.FIRE HAZARD: Do NOT install directly on carpeting, vinyl, or any combustible material other than wood.IMPORTANT: Vent cap location must be in compliance with guidelines on page #26 of this manual.VERTICAL TERMINATIONSFollow vent pipe manufacturer‟s installation instructions for vertical terminations. A minimum 1” (25 mm) clearance on all sides of verticalvent pipe must be maintained.HORIZONTAL TERMINATIONSFollow vent pipe manufacturer‟s installation instructions for horizontal terminations. Include required 1-1/2” (38 mm) top clearance and1” (25 mm) sides and bottom clearances for approved rigid vent systems and the Kozy Heat #700 series flexible vent system.MINIMUM HORIZONTAL FRAMING DIMENSIONS(REAR VENT APPLICATIONS)VENT PIPE TOP (A)FRAMED OPENING TOP (B)RIGID PIPE 31” (787 mm) 32-1/2” (826 mm)MINIMUM HORIZONTAL FRAMING DIMENSIONS(TOP VENT APPLICATIONS)VENT PIPE TOP (A)FRAMED OPENING TOP (B)RIGID PIPE 44-1/8” (1121 mm) 45-5/8” (1159 mm)FLEX PIPE 52-1/2” (1333 mm) 53-1/2 (1359 mm)MINIMUM HORIZONTAL FRAMING DIMENSIONS(CORNER INSTALLATIONS)VENT PIPE TOP (A)FRAMED OPENING TOP (B)RIGID PIPE 44-1/8” (1121 mm) 45-5/8” (1159 mm)Figure 10aCAUTION: Cold air transfer area. The surrounding fireplace chase must comply with all clearances as outlined in this manual and beconstructed in compliance with local building codes. Outside walls should be insulated to prevent cold air from entering room.CAUTION: Due to high temperatures, this fireplace should be located out of traffic areas and away from furniture and draperies.PAGE 10