
10
3
Installing the
Fireplace
Step 1
Locating the
Fireplace
The diagram below shows space and clearance
requirements for locating a fireplace within a room.
Figure 6.
Fireplace Dimensions, Locations,
and Space Requirements
Clearance Requirements
The top, back, and sides of the fireplace are defined by stand-offs.
Minimum Clearances from the Fireplace to
Combustible Materials
Glass
Back of
Sides of
Top of
Front
Floor
Fireplace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Ceiling
36 inches
0
1/2 inch
1/2 inch
3-1/2 inches
31 inches
(914 mm)
(13 mm)
(13 mm)
(89 mm)
(787 mm)
The minimum clearance to a perpendicular wall extending past the face of
the fireplace is one inch (25 mm).
The back of the SL-32 Series fireplaces may be recessed 16 1/4 inches
(413 mm) into combustible construction.
The back of the SL-36 Series fireplaces may be recessed 15 3/4 inches
(400 mm) into combustible construction.