Outdoor Covered Fireplace Installation
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HUSSONG MFG. CO., INC.
KOZY HEAT FIREPLACES
3.6 Outdoor Covered Fireplace Installation
An outdoor covered fireplace installation allows a fireplace to be
installed in an outdoor covered area, where the appliance is protected
from direct precipitation.
Based on your design options and installation choices, follow your
specific requirements pertaining to your installation.
Follow the instructions and illustrations on this page and the
following page for installation procedures.
3.6.1 Safety Screen Barriers
Hussong Mfg. Co., INC.highly recommends to use black painted
safety barriers in outdoor installations. Other screen barriers that
incorporate a plated or patina finish are highly susceptible to
oxidation and discoloration.
3.6.2 Requirements
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Calculate your roof overhang dimensions following
FIGURE
3.8
below.
•
The continuous insulated building envelope and weatherproof
membrane are not to be interrupted by fireplace installation. See
FIGURE 3.9
on the following page.
•
Fireplace operation is approved from 40°F to 110°F.
•
All wiring connections shall be in accordance with outdoor
requirements of NECA NFPA 70.
•
All clearances and requirements in your appliance manual must
be adhered to.
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SIDE OF
FIREPLACE
FRONT OF
FIREPLACE
ROOF OVERHANG
A
B
C
C
The overhang (A) must be a minimum of 1/2 or
greater of the roofline elevation (B) above the
base of the fireplace.
The width of the overhang to each side of the appliance (C)
must be a minimum of 1/2 or greater of the roofline elevation (B)
above the base of the fireplace.
EXAMPLE: If roofline (B) is 10’ (3m) above the base of fireplace, the overhang (A) must be
5’ (1.5m) or greater. The width of the overhang to EACH side of the fireplace (C) must be 5’ or greater.
FIGURE 3.8
Outdoor Covered Fireplace Install - 1
ALL DESIGN OPTIONS INSTALLATION