Hearth & Home AVFLST48SSODK User manual

Hearth & Home Technologies • AVFL48SSODK Outdoor Kit Installation Manual • 4102-955 Rev. A • 03/21
The AVFLST48SSODK kit is designed for use on the mod-
els shown in the chart above. Read these instructions thor-
oughly before beginning installation.
CAUTION: Allow appliance to cool completely if it has been
in operation.
The AVFLST48SSODK stainless steel outdoor kit is designed
to allow installation of the AVFLST48N(P)IP see-through
appliances on an exterior wall. The control side of the
appliance is on the interior of the building and the opposite
side is viewable from outside the building.
This kit ships with an interior glass assembly, exterior
stainless front assembly and an insulation box that needs
to be assembled to the appliance before the appliance is
installed and framed with building materials.
After installation, exterior noncombustible nishing material
such as stone or brick may be placed over the outer surround
of the facing kit only. Do not cover any portion of the stainless
screen cover or the stainless drip edge that is installed above
the screen cover.
KIT CONTENTS:
• Outer Stainless Face
• Inner glass frame assembly
• 4 pieces of insulation
• Top Insulation Box
• Installation Brackets
• Fastener Pack
• Installation Instructions
TOOL REQUIRED:
• Short handle Phillips head screwdriver
• Long handle Phillips head screwdriver
• Caulk gun & caulk material (300°F minimum continuous
exposure rating suitable for outdoor use)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTE: The stainless steel outdoor kit can only be installed
on the side of the replace designed to face the outside of
the building. The interior side of the replace has the control
system accessible through the lower access panel.
1. Remove all loose contents from the AVFLST42N(P)IP
see-through replace including hardware and packag-
ing materials.
2. Carefully lean unit so the outdoor side is facing up. Use
a helper or lean against a suitable prop.
3. Remove the top non-comb board, top stand-o󰀨s,
screen, nailing anges and hood from the outdoor side
of the AVFLST48N(P)IP appliance. See Figure 1.
4. Remove the four shoulder screws from the columns
and discard. See Figure 1.
5. Remove the screws from the left and right side of the
appliance. See Figure 1.
Figure 1
Black Magic Glass
Liner Kit Model No. Used on Model(s)
AVFLST48SSODK AVFLST48NIP AVFLST48PIP
Installation
Instructions
This kit has been tested for use with specic Hearth & Home Technologies products. Check with your local building code
agency before you begin installation to ensure compliance with local codes, including the need for permits and follow-up
inspections. If you encounter any problems regarding code approvals, or if you need clarication of any of the instructions
contained here, contact your Hearth & Home Technologies dealer. For the dealer nearest you, please visit www.hearthn-
home.com.
AVFLST48SSODK Stainless Steel Outdoor Kit
Top Non-Comb Board
Shoulder
Screws
Top Stand-os
Nailing
Flanges
Screws
Hood
Screen
Air Deection Glass

Hearth & Home Technologies • AVFL48SSODK Outdoor Kit Installation Manual • 4102-955 Rev. A • 03/21
7. Remove the inner glass assembly from the inner glass
assembly frame. See Figure 3.
8. Attach the inner glass assembly frame to the appliance
columns as well as the top and bottom face with screws.
See Figure 4.
6. Install the outdoor kit installation brackets on the left and
right side of the appliance. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Screws
Screws
Figure 4
9. Attach the inner glass assembly frame to the appliance
face with the self drilling screws provided. See Figure 5.
Figure 5
10. Install the inner glass frame assembly onto the inner glass
assembly frame using the 1/4-20 stainless steel bolts and
stainless steel brackets. See Figure 6 and 7.
Figure 6
Figure 7 Inner Glass Frame Installed

Hearth & Home Technologies • AVFL48SSODK Outdoor Kit Installation Manual • 4102-955 Rev. A • 03/21
NOTE: To improve the thermal insulation properties of
your outdoor kit, we recommend installing four (4) strips of
non-combustible insulation (not supplied) behind the facing
kit inside the perimeter of the outer frame. Before installing
the face, install insulation with a thin coat of construction
adhesive. See Figure 8.
11. Remove the screws that attach the top face to the top pan
so the outer stainless face can be installed. See Figure 8.
Remove screws before installing
outer stainless face.
Figure 8
12. Install the outer stainless face and attach with ve (5)
stainless screws across the top and four (4) screws on
both the left and right side of the face. See Figure 9.
Figure 9
13. Place four (4) pieces of insulation in the top insulation
box and install the box on the top of the appliance. See
Figure 10 and 11.
Figure 10
Figure 11
14. Position appliance with outdoor kit in the nal installation
location. Secure the installation brackets to the wall
framing. Install electrical supply and gas supply according
to installation instructions supplied with your appliance.
See Figure 12.
Installation Brackets
Figure 12

Hearth & Home Technologies • AVFL48SSODK Outdoor Kit Installation Manual • 4102-955 Rev. A • 03/21
15. Seal the seams around the facing material with caulk
with a minimum of 300ºF continuous exposure rating to
weather-seal the facing kit. See Figure 13 and 14.
Adjustable Installation
Bracket
Sheathing can be installed at
zero clearance on sides and
top of outdoor stainless face.
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Noncombustible facing
material must not extend
beyond this edge
Noncombustible facing
material must not extend
beyond this edge
Noncombustible
facing material
must not extend
beyond this edge
Noncombustible
facing material must
overlap face by at
least 3/4"
Noncombustible
facing material must
overlap face by at
least 3/4"
Noncombustible
facing material must
overlap face by at
least 3/4"
Noncombustible
facing material must
overlap face by at
least 3/4"
Noncombustible facing
material must not extend
beyond this edge
Seal these seams with caulk with
a minimum of 300ºF continuous
exposure rating
Figure 13
Figure 14