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PL38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace
XG0216 - 160215.1
Installation
Section 2: Framing
The install size requirements of your fireplace are dependent on
several factors. Gas line location, electrical connection, gas line
type and decorative surround options can play into the install sizing.
These factors should be considered when determining framing and
layout of your fireplace.
Note:
four sided surrounds will require a raised installation.
1).
Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing materials.
The framed opening for the assembled fireplace is 37 3/4" wide, x
41 1/4" high x 20 1/8" deep, see Figure 2
.
NOTE: When constructing the framed opening, please ensure
there is access to install the gas line when the unit is installed.
See Figure 22.
Figure 2.
Framing dimensions, (Straight wall & Corner
Installation).
Figure 5.
Non Combustible Framing for Top Vent or Rear
Vent, with alcove.
Note: Straight through the wall rear
vent available for Natural Gas only.
Figure 4.
Combustible Framing for shelves over the fireplace,
Top vent.
Figure 3.
Combustible Framing for shelves over the fireplace,
Rear vent.
Note: Rear vent available for Natural Gas only.
78 1/2
”
0" clearance
to corners
37 3/4
55 1/2”
* When steetrock is not used behind the
fireplace, framing depth 20 1/8” may be
reduced by 5/8”
20 1/8
”
37 3/4”
411/ 4”
41 1/4”
9”
33 3/4”
Combustible Header
Combustible Shelf
26 3/8”
12”
max.
REAR VENT
N.G ONLY
Non Combustible
Stud 1/2” Above Top
RHS102
39”
MEL Short
90° elbow
49 3/4”
17 1/2”
Combustible Header
Combustible Shelf
RHS102
Non Combustible
Stud 1/2” Above Top
Note: Images are shown without screens for clarity purposes.
However, your fireplace should not be operated without proper
installation of screens.
MIN
96”
10.5”
door
opening
3”
Rear
Vent
Ceiling
Floor
Alcove
area over
Fireplace,
Top Vent
N.G. & L.P.
12”
max.
Non-combustible
header
Min 1”
REAR VENT
N.G ONLY
Non-Combustible
Materials Only
Fireplace with standard screen.
