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FIREPLACE CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances shown
in Figure 6. If you can, provide
greater clearances from floor,
ceiling and joining wall.
NOTICE: If you install the fire
-
place in a bedroom, some
building codes require that the
fireplace/mantel system be se
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cured to (or within) a wall. You
can position fireplace in an op
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tional cabinet or corner mantel.
You can also recess fireplace
into the wall.
If your fireplace is to be used with an optional
mantel, the installation instructions included
with your mantel shows an CSA approved
method of attaching the fireplace/mantel sys
-
tem to a wall.
IMPORTANT:
Only use optional
cabinet or corner mantels specified in this
manual. Purchase the optional mantel from
your dealer (see
Accessories
, page 34).
If your fireplace is to be recessed into the wall,
see
Built-In Fireplace Installation
to secure
your fireplace into the wall.
CAUTION: If you install the
fireplace in a home garage
• fireplace pilot and burner must
be at least 18" above floor.
• locate fireplace where moving
vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and efficiency, install fire
-
place
• where there is easy access for operation,
inspection and service
• in coldest part of room
Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible
Material, Side Wall and Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace
cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in Figure 6.
Example:
The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3
1
/
2
" from the wall. This com
-
bustible material must be 4" from the side
of the fireplace opening (see Figure 6).
B.
Clearances from the top of the fireplace
opening to the ceiling should not be less
than 36".
C. For mantel clearances, see Figure 9 on
page 12.
Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
*
Example
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Top
Left and
Right Sides
Bottom and
Rear
Front
36"
6"
0"
36"
bUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this fireplace involves
installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure.
This makes the front of fireplace flush with
wall. Fireplace face will extend past sides
and top of fireplace approximately 1". This will
cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If
installing a built-in mantel above the fireplace,
you must follow the clearances shown in Fig-
ure 9, page 12. To install the fireplace in this
manner, use the following instructions.
