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PRE-INSTALLATION
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CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows:
*Back and sides
1"
Perpendicular walls
6"
Floor 0"
Ceiling to louver opening
42"
Front 36"
Top of Standoffs
0"
Vent
(See venting instructions for specific venting
clearances.)
Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5/8" may be flush
with the top front of fireplace.
* For back and sides of fireplace, do not pack with insulation or other
materials. 1" clearance not required at nailing flanges.
NOTICE: This fireplace is intended for use as supple-
mental heat. Use this fireplace along with your primary
heating system. Do not install this fireplace as your
primary heat source. If you have a central heating
system, you may run system’s circulating blower
while using fireplace. This will help circulate the heat
throughout the house.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figures 5 and 5a shows typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 6
shows framing for corner installation. All minimum clearances must
be met.
If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figure 7
for proper installation height. You can install noncombustible mantels
at any height above the fireplace.
Note:
Noncombustible mantels may discolor!
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances with Outside Air Flex Duct
Figure 6 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation
Figure 7 - Clearances for Combustible Mantels
C
B
A
D
E
F
G
3
2
1
4
5
6
7
Wall
Ref. Mantel
Depth Ref.
Mantel from
Top of Opening
1
14"
A
16"
2
12"
B
14"
3
10"
C
12"
4
8"
D
10"
5
6"
E
8"
6
4"
F
6"
7
2"
G
4"
36
3
/
8
"
(36")
43
3
/
8
" (42")
43" (36"), 50" (42")
41" (36"), 48" (42")
15
3
/
4
"
(36")
19" (42")
51
3
/
8
"
(36")
61
3
/
4
" (42")
Nailing
Flange
Maintain 1'' Clearance at Sides and
Back of Fireplace
44
"
(36")
48
"
(42")
41
"
(36")
48
"
(42")
Figure 5a - Framing Dimensions
22
1
/
8
"
(36")
26
1
/
8
" (42")
41
1
/
2
"
(36")
48
1
/
8
" (42")
44
"
(36")
48" (42")
