FRAMING & FINISHING1. Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing material.Note: When constructing the framed opening, please ensure there is access to install the gas lines when the unit is installed.2. For exterior walls, insulate the enclosure to the same degree as the rest of the house; apply vapour barrier and drywall, as per local installation codes.(Do not insulate the fireplace itself.)WARNING: Failure to insulate and add vapor barriers to the inside of the exterior wall will result in operational and performance problemsincluding, but not limited to: excessive condensation on glass doors, poor flame package, carbon, blue flames etc. These are not productrelated issues.3. The unit does not have to be completely enclosed in a chase. You must maintain clearances from the vent to combustible materials: See "Clearances"section. Combustible materials can be laid against the side and back standoffs and the stove base.4. Tile Finish Option 1: Drywall may be installed onto the unit as shown below to create a surface to apply finishing materials such as tile, slate, etc.Drywall cannot extend beyond the metal surface of the unit.5. Tile Finish Option 2: If applying a non-combustible finishing material (tile,slate,etc) the material can be installed directly onto the metal surface (cleanfront) of the unit in the area shown below.29-7/16"747mm21-3/8"[542mm]Nailing strip for TileFinish (set back 1/2")Nailing strip for CleanFinish (set flush withunit)TILE FINISH1. There are 8 (eight) side nailing strips and one top nailing strip available on the unit. One set of four (4) are for a clean finish installation, the other setare for a tile finish installation as they are set back 1/2" (13mm). The top nailing strip is adjustable to 1/2" (13mm).2. Bend the required four (4) nailing strips to 90º.3. Attach top nailing strip with one (1) screw (located at the back of the nailing strip). Adjust to required position, flush or back 1/2" and tighten screw.Nailing strip for TileFinish (set back 1/2")Nailing strip for CleanFinish (set flush withunit)Adjustable Top NailingStripCombustibleMaterialNon-combustibleFinishing Material(ie. tile)Non-combustible Material (3-1/2" x 34-9/16")Finishing Material(ie. tile)Nailing Strip -1/2" back from unit faceCombustibleMaterialNon-combustible Supplied with Unit1-1/2(38mm)Ensure finishedmaterial isbrought to lipHZ33CE Gas Fireplace