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Sidewall Clearances:
The clearance from the inside of the firebox to perpendicular combustible side wall should not be less than 1 3/4".
See Figures 1a and 1b.
Combustible material clearance from front of firebox: 36" minimum
Firebox Side and Back Clearances:
The firebox outer casing side(s) require a minimum 1/2" clearance to combustibles.
Top Framing and Finishing:
Combustible framing may rest on top of standoffs. Combustible finishing materials may extend to the top
standoff screws on the front edge of the top outer wrap.
See Figures 2a and 2b
.
CLEARANCES
FIREBOX
STAND OFF
COMBUSTIBLE
FINISHED WALL
OR MANTEL
2 X 4
HEADER
TOP OUTER
WRAP
FINISH WITH TRIM KIT
OR NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL AS DESIRED.
Figure 1a - See Through Firebox Clearances
Figure 2a - Louvered Models
36”
MIN.
42”
MIN.
(CEILING TO
TOP OF HOOD)
1 3/4” MIN.
PERPENDICULAR
COMBUSTIBLE
SIDEWALL
36”
MIN.
42”
MIN.
(CEILING TO
TOP OF HOOD)
1 3/4” MIN.
PERPENDICULAR
COMBUSTIBLE
SIDEWALL
Figure 1b - Peninsula Firebox Clearances
Figure 2b - Flush Models
FIREBOX
STAND OFF
COMBUSTIBLE
FINISHED WALL
OR MANTEL
2 X 4
HEADER
TOP OUTER
WRAP
FINISH WITH TRIM KIT
OR NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL AS DESIRED.