VRB46 -Framing Dimensions –Vented Chase -Ventilation Plates Removed
Determine whether face of fireplace will be:
flush with finished wall (e.g., for surround, cultured stone or other non combustible covering).
flush with framing (to be covered with concrete board for a Flat Wall appearance).
Refer to Nailing Tab Guide section also.
52” MIN
Plus
Rise of
1/4” Per
Foot
33-3/4”
To Face
Framing
Framing for Vent Termination
(See
Venting
Section)
Vertical Venting MUST maintain 1” clearance
to combustibles.
These structures are not load bearing.
Note: If using optional surround, maximum
thickness for non-combustible material is 3/4”.
Vertical Studs
notched for Grill
TV
Optional
Recess
Minimum
Enclosure
70”
Minimum
Enclosure
Enclosure Top to Grill Opening
2”
MAX
Ceiling
1”
Clearance
from Grill
Optional
Recess
TV
Ceiling
Ceiling
70”
Minimum
Enclosure
OPTIONAL RECESS
RECESSED TO CEILING
NO RECESS
70”
Minimum
Enclosure
52”
MIN
52”
MIN
2-5/8”
2-5/8”
2-5/8”
Sealed Enclosure Top
Sealed Enclosure Top
Sealed Enclosure Top
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