FireplaceXtrordinair 44 DV XXL EF - Manual (Page 26)

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Installation
(for qualified installers only)
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Facing Example - Facing Under 1” Thick
• To achieve a facing that is flush with the drywall to the side of the fireplace, recess the framing directly next to
the fireplace. See the illustration below.
Fireplace
1"
1/2" Drywall
1/2" Concrete Board 3/8" Tile
This 2x4 is recessed 3/8"
to make a flush facing
Fireplace
1/2" Drywall
1/2" Concrete Board
3/8" Tile
The tile overlaps the drywall
for an overlap facing
Faceplate
1"
Top View
Faceplate
Fireplace
Face
3/8" Thick
Tile
1/2" Cement
Board
Wood Sub
Floor
1"
1/2" Cement Board & 3/8" thick tile
(tucked behind the face)
Side View
Three-Dimensional View
Face
Side of
Fireplace
Note how the
tile facing fits
behind the
face on the
side and top.
When hearth installation is
correctly completed, there will
be approx. 3/8" air space below
the access door on the face.
Do not block this air space (it is
required for access door
opening and proper air flow).
3/8" Tile
1/2" Cement
Board
WARNING:
Base of Fireplace
Base of
Fireplace
Wood Sub Floor
Do not install cement board underneath the fireplace. To do so
would leave a large gap underneath the finish faceplate sides.
NOTE:
Access
Door