Avalon Firestyles DVS Fireplace EF-2001 to 2007 - Manual (Page 11)

Installation
(for qualified installers only)
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Facing Requirements
NOTE: The combustible area above the facing must not protrude more than 3/4" from the facing. If it
does, it is considered a mantel and must meet the mantel requirements listed in this manual.
Adhesive
WARNING : Do not use adhesive to secure the cement board or facing. The high
temperatures of the fireplace may cause adhesives to emit odors. Use mastic or thin set (or
other non-combustible, non-odorous adherent) to attach the facing to the cement board.
NOTE: Screws may be used to secure the cement board to the fireplace. Do not penetrate
the fireplace more than 3/4”
6" Min.
(both sides)
Non-combustible Facing
The fireplace requires a concrete board (or other
non-combustible) extending from the header to
the floor and to the framing members on both
sides. Do not use sheetrock, plywood or other
combustible material.
Arch Face
Rectangular Face
12" Min.
Header
Bottom of
Faceplate
NO DRYWALL
1-1/2"
Base of
Fireplace
See “Face Dimensions”
for face sizing.
Facing Over 1" Thick
W A R N I N G :
Faces that attach with latch-hooks
(Avalon Rosario, Avalon Cambridge,
Avalon Salish Bay, Avalon Rawhide,
Lopi Discovery, Lopi Heritage Bay, FPX
Architectural Faces (all styles),
require a 5/8” gap above the
f a c e
for face installation and removal.
• If the facing material is over 1" thick
(e.g. brick, river rock), install the facing
around the perimeter of the face. You
may wish to make a facing support (see
the illustration to the right). If using an
arch face, you may wish to order the
optional set-up face:
Arch Set-Up Face is available from
Travis Industries (Part # 98500697)
• Artisan faces vary in size. Use the face
being installed to create a template.
Make a facing support using
2x4’s. It should be 1/8” larger
than the finished face. NOTE:
The bottom of the face is 1-1/2”
above the base of the fireplace.
1-1/2”
Note: if using a brick hearth, the fireplace will need to be raised to accommodate the 1-1/2” gap betwen the
face and the base of the fireplace. For 2-1/2” thick brick this works out to approximately 1-1/8”.
The brick facing must meet the same requirements
listed in “Facing Requirements”.
Center
Line
Rectangular Faces
Use the optional Arch
Set-Up Face available
from Travis
Industries.
Arch Faces
Face Sizing:
See “Face
Dimensions” for
sizing.