Regency ® L676-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 11INSTALLATIONINSTALLATIONNote: When constructing the framed opening, please ensurethere is access to install the gas lines when the unit is installed.See diagram 3 for details.2) For exterior walls, insulate the enclosure to the same degree as the restof the house, apply vapour barrier and drywall, as per local installationcodes. (Do not insulate the fi replace itself.)3) The unit does not have to be completely enclosed in a chase. Youmust maintain clearances from the vent to combustible materials: See"Clearances" section. Combustible materials can be laid against theside and back standoffs and the stove base.4) Finishing material such as tile, river rock, etc. must not pertrude beyondthe front facing flanges on all 4 sides of the firebox opening.FRAMING & FINISHINGDiagram 2Diagram 3NON-COMBUSTIBLE REQUIREMENTSIMPORTANTIf converting this unit to LP, it is highly recommenedthe conversion be done BEFORE the unit is slid intoposition for ease of conversion. See "Conversionfrom NG to LP" section for instructions.Diagram 11) Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing material. The framedopening for the assembled kit is 45-7/8" high x 43" wide x 25-3/4"deep (1143mm x H 1092mm W x 654mm D). See Diagram 1. Alsosee Diagram 2 for corner installations. All other framing may be ofIMPORTANT: Header must be metal stud. All other framing maybe of combustible type such as 2x4 / 2x6 framing materials.