Regency Horizon™ HZ42STE Gas Fireplace 13INSTALLATIONNote: When constructing the framed opening, please ensure there isaccess to install the gas lines when the unit is installed.2) The unit does not have to be completely enclosed in a chase. You mustmaintain clearances from the vent to combustible materials: See "Clear-ances" section. Combustible materials can be laid against the side andback standoffs and the stove base.3) Non-combustible material (ie. tile, slate, etc) may be brought up to andoverlap the unit (top and bottom) ensuring that the maximum thicknessdoes not go beyond the 1-1/2" as shown in the diagram below. Thefaceplate will not be able to be mounted if the finished material is beyond1-1/2".FRAMING & FINISHING1) Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing material.IMPORTANT: Vertical studs and the header must be metal.Note:Depending on the material used for finishing, the nailing strips must be set ac-cordingly so that the finished material is always at the 1-1/2" edge of the flange.4) If material such as brick, stone, etc. extends past the faceplate depth,when finishing around the faceplate, the minimum opening dimensionsnoted below must be adhered to ensuring for the removal of the faceplateand for the safe operation of this appliance.FinishedMaterialNailing StripPosition1/2" 1"1" 1/2"1-1/2" 0" (flush)UnitNailing Strip1” ForwardUnitNailing Strip½” ForwardUnitNailing StripFlush w/unitFactory Set5) For material such as brick, stone, etc that extends less than 1-1/2" ,the minimum opening dimensions noted below must be adhered, whenfinishing around the faceplate. This is to ensure the removal of thefaceplate and for the safe operation of this appliance.41-7/8”21-3/4”Unit shown without faceplate