Napoleon Vector Serie Manuel D'installation page 22

rough framing - before appliance installation
4.0 rough framing - before appliance installation
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note:
note:
When using optional fi nishing accessories, the framing dimensions and fi nishing materials may differ from
what is outlined in the section below; refer to the leafl et instructions supplied in the accessory kit for specifi c
When using optional fi nishing accessories, the framing dimensions and fi nishing materials may differ from
framing and fi nishing specifi cations.
what is outlined in the section below; refer to the leafl et instructions supplied in the accessory kit for specifi c
framing and fi nishing specifi cations.
WARNING
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WARNING
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• Risk of fi re!
• In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation or vapour barrier coming in contact with the appliance
• Risk of fi re!
body, it is recommended that the walls of the appliance enclosure be "fi nished" (i.e. drywall / sheetrock),
• In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation or vapour barrier coming in contact with the appliance
as you would fi nish any other outside wall of a home. This will ensure that clearance to combustibles is
body, it is recommended that the walls of the appliance enclosure be "fi nished" (i.e. drywall / sheetrock),
maintained within the cavity.
as you would fi nish any other outside wall of a home. This will ensure that clearance to combustibles is
• Do not notch the framing around the appliance stand offs. Failure to maintain air space clearance may cause
maintained within the cavity.
over heating and fi re. Prevent contact with sagging or loose insulation or framing and other combustible
• Do not notch the framing around the appliance stand offs. Failure to maintain air space clearance may cause
materials. Block opening into the chase to prevent entry of blown-in insulation. Make sure insulation and
over heating and fi re. Prevent contact with sagging or loose insulation or framing and other combustible
other materials are secured.
materials. Block opening into the chase to prevent entry of blown-in insulation. Make sure insulation and
• When constructing the enclosure allow for fi nishing material closer than the minimums listed must be
other materials are secured.
constructed entirely of non-combustible materials. Materials consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile,
• When constructing the enclosure allow for fi nishing material closer than the minimums listed must be
concrete, slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof are suitable. Materials that are reported as
constructed entirely of non-combustible materials. Materials consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile,
passing ASTM E136, standard test method for behaviour of materials in a vertical tube furnace at 1382ºF
concrete, slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof are suitable. Materials that are reported as
(750ºC) and UL763 shall be considered non-combustible materials.
passing ASTM E136, standard test method for behaviour of materials in a vertical tube furnace at 1382ºF
• Minimum clearance to combusibles must be maintained or a serious fi re hazard could result.
(750ºC) and UL763 shall be considered non-combustible materials.
• The appliance requires a minimum enclosure height. Measure from the appliance base.
• Minimum clearance to combusibles must be maintained or a serious fi re hazard could result.
• If steel stud framing kits with cement board are provided, or specifi ed in the installation instructions, they
• The appliance requires a minimum enclosure height. Measure from the appliance base.
must be installed.
• If steel stud framing kits with cement board are provided, or specifi ed in the installation instructions, they
• If specifi ed in the installation instruction, fi nishing must be done using a non-combustible board, ceramic tile,
must be installed.
marble, etc. Do NOT use wood or drywall. Any fi re rated drywall is not acceptable.
• If specifi ed in the installation instruction, fi nishing must be done using a non-combustible board, ceramic tile,
marble, etc. Do NOT use wood or drywall. Any fi re rated drywall is not acceptable.
note:
For heavier finishing materials such as marble, we recommend adding extra support to the frame. Ensure
there is adequate floor support for the appliance and finishing material.
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