The RHW-44 fireplace will fit a framed opening of 45"
wide x 42" tall. The finished cavity depth must be no
less than 25
1
/
2
" .
Figure 4 shows a typical framing (using 2 x 4 lumber)
of the fireplace, assuming combustible materials are
used. All required clearances to combustibles around
the fireplace must be adhered to. Any framing across
the top of the fireplace must be above the level of the
top standoffs. An
1
⁄
2
" air clearance must be main-
tained at the back and sides of the firebox assembly.
Chimney Sections at any level require a 2” minimum
air space clearance between the framing and chimney
section.
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RHW-44 WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
2. FRAMING THE FIREPLACE
Figure 4
Framing the Fireplace
Combustible Material.
Material made of or surfaced
with wood, compressed paper, plant fibers, plastics, or
any material capable of igniting and burning, whether
flame proofed or not, plastered or unplastered.
Non-combustible Material.
Material which will not
ignite and burn. Such materials are those consisting
entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete, slate, glass
or plasters, or combination thereof.
Non-combustible Sealant Material.
Sealants that
will not ignite and burn; General Electric RTV103
(Black), or equivalent. Rutland, Inc. Fireplace Mortar
#63, or equivalent.
After completing the framing and applying the facing
material (dry wall) over the framing, a non-com-
bustible sealant, one-half inch wide maximum, must
be used to close off any gaps at the top and sides
between the fireplace and facing toprevent cold air
leaks
Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover
the black metal fireplace front.
WARNING!
DO NOT APPLY COMBUSTIBLE FINISHING MATERIALS OVER
ANY PART OF THE BLACK FACE OF THIS FIREPLACE OR A
STRUCTURE FIRE MAY RESULT. THE BLACK METAL FACE MAY
ONLY BE COVERED WITH NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.