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Sidewall clearances:
The clearance from the inside of the firebox
to perpendicular combustible side wall should not be less than
6 inches.
See Figure 1.
Firebox Side and Back Clearances:
The firebox outer casing side
and back flanges are zero clearance to combustibles.
Top Framing and Finishing:
Combustible finishing materials
requires 3/4 inch to top of unit. There are two shoulder bolts
attached to the unit to maintain the minimum clearance.
See
Figure 2
.
ceiling clearances:
The ceiling height should not be less than
84 inches to the bottom of the firebox.
See Figure 3.
Mantel clearances:
Vent free firebox models must use the hood
supplied with the firebox, or one of the optional hood kits available
for each model. If a combustible mantel is installed, it must meet
the clearance requirements detailed below.
Leave at least 36 inches clearance from the front of the firebox.
cLEARANcES
Figure 1
Figure 2a - Louvered Models
Figure 3 - Clearances to Combustibles
Figure 2b - Flush Models
cLEARANcES
MANTEL
13”
10”
12”
MAX
8”
MIN.
FIREBOX
FACE
CEILING
COMBUSTIBLES
ALLOWED
3/4” COMBUSTIBLE
CLEARANCE REQUIRED
FROM TOP EDGE
OF FIREBOX
10”
8”
6 ½”
5”
3 ½”
2”
9”
3/4”
84”
MIN.
(CEILING TO FLOOR)
HOOD
42” MIN
CEILING TO
TOP OF
HOOD
21”
10 ½”
12 ½”
14 ½”
16 ½”
18 ½”
WALL
FRAMING
OPEN GAP
FINISHED
WALL