Operating instructions
ZC·2·01/26000·8
Framing must be accomplished
after
the BUCKMATE Is set
In
place. The chimney can be in·
stalled after framing, but Installation Is considerably more
difficult
and, in some cases, im·
possible. Therefore,
It Is recommended
that
the chimney be Installed prior to framing when a
choice exists.
Adjacent Room of
Exterior Chase
Interior
Location
FIGURE 2
Above (Figure
2)
are Framing location examples, with depth dimensions for some typical con·
figurations. These are finished measurements so install accordingly.
1.
Before framing, combustible floor coverings (carpet, tiles, etc.) must be removed to outer
dimension of unit framing, including the 16" x 38" area
for
the hearth extension.
FIGURE
1·A:
Safety shield for millboard hearth
extension.
Attach safety
shield using
~
sheet metal
~
screws
FIGURE 1·B: Safety shields for brick or rock hearth
(Note: Cut vertical shield to Fit Installation
height as needed. Use
26
Ga.
Minimum
metal
being
sure
to
cover
any
combustibles on the base.)
.'
.
'.
WARNING:Alnstall
the
hearth
protector
only
as
specified. The hearth exten·
sian must extend a minimum
of 16" in front of the fireplace
opening and must be 38" wide
minimum.
o
r-
__
~....,Attach
safety
shield using
sheet metal
scews
I<
16"----Jl
I(
19J/4"~
2.
Set BUCKMATE unit
In
place and attach safety shield
to
unit as shown
In
Figure 1·A
anD
1·B. You must place a non·combustlble materlaI3/S" thick millboard
or
equivalent .084K factor
or
2"
of
masonry (brick or rock) over this area as a minimum.
3.
Frame the BUCKMATE using
2"
x
4"
studs or local building code framing. Some minor fram
Ing restrictions are required:
a.
Adjacent side walls must be at least 29% from door opening
of
the BUCK STOVE 26000-8
b.
The overall opening dimensions must be at least 38" wide and
34
Jh" high.
c.
Framing
must
protrude
2112"
to allow for finished wall to come flush with the back of
the'
BUCKMATE
trim
panel.
(See
Figures 1A and 1
B.)
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