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W415-0663 / E / 08.23.12
Minimum clearance to combustible construction
from appliance and vent surfaces:
Non-Combustible
Framing:
- 0" to top stand-off's (steel header provided)
Combustible Framing:
- 0" to side and back stand-offs
- 3 1/2" to top stand-off's
- 1" to bottom and sides of the vent pipe*
- 2" to top of the vent pipe*
Non-Combustible Finishing:
- 5 1/8" to front face top**
Combustible Finishing:
- 0" to rear
- 0" to front face sides
- 13" recessed depth
- 63 3/8" to enclosure top from base of the
appliance
- 66" to ceiling from base of the appliance
* HORIZONTAL VENT SECTIONS:
A minimum clearance of 1" at the bottom and sides and 2" at the top of
the vent pipe in all horizontal runs to combustibles is required except for clearances in
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replace enclosures.
Horizontal vent sections within enclosures require a minimum clearance of 6" at the top of the vent pipe. See
"Minimum Enclosure Clearances" section. Use
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restop spacer W010-1777 (supplied).
* VERTICAL VENT SECTIONS:
A minimum of 1" all around the vent pipe on all vertical runs to combustibles is
required. Use
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restop spacer W500-0096 (not supplied).
** The
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rst 5 1/8" H x 34 3/4" W of
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nishing material above the GD34-1 must be non-combustible. The steel
header supplied must be used.
It is best to frame your appliance after it is positioned and the vent system is installed. Frame to local building
codes. The steel header supplied with the GD34-1 MUST be used when framing the GD34-1.
It is not necessary to install a hearth extension with this appliance system.
When roughing in the appliance, raise the appliance to accommodate for the thickness of the
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nished
fl
oor
materials, i.e. tile, carpeting, hard wood, which if not planned for will interfere with the opening of the lower
access door and the installation of many decorative
fl
ashing accessories.
5.0 FRAMING
5.1 GD34-1
FRAMING
!
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE!
IN ORDER TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF EXPOSED INSULATION OR VAPOUR BARRIER COMING
IN CONTACT WITH THE APPLIANCE BODY, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE WALLS OF THE
APPLIANCE ENCLOSURE BE “FINISHED” (IE: DRYWALL / SHEETROCK), AS YOU WOULD FINISH
ANY OTHER OUTSIDE WALL OF A HOME. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES IS MAINTAINED WITHIN THE CAVITY.
DO NOT NOTCH THE FRAMING AROUND THE APPLIANCE STAND-OFFS. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN
AIR SPACE CLEARANCE MAY CAUSE OVER HEATING AND FIRE. PREVENT CONTACT WITH
SAGGING OR LOOSE INSULATION OR FRAMING AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. BLOCK
OPENING INTO THE CHASE TO PREVENT ENTRY OF BLOWN-IN INSULATION. MAKE SURE
INSULATION AND OTHER MATERIALS ARE SECURED.
WHEN CONSTRUCTING THE ENCLOSURE ALLOW FOR FINISHING MATERIAL THICKNESS TO
MAINTAIN CLEARANCES. FRAMING OR FINISHING MATERIAL CLOSER THAN THE MINIMUMS
LISTED MUST BE CONSTRUCTED ENTIRELY OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. MATERIALS
CONSISTING ENTIRELY OF STEEL, IRON, BRICK, TILE, CONCRETE, SLATE, GLASS OR PLASTERS,
OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF ARE SUITABLE. MATERIALS THAT ARE REPORTED AS PASSING
ASTM E 136, STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR BEHAVIOUR OF MATERIALS IN A VERTICAL TUBE
FURNACE AT 750°C AND UL763 SHALL BE CONSIDERED NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES MUST BE MAINTAINED OR A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD
COULD RESULT.
THE APPLIANCE REQUIRES A MINIMUM ENCLOSURE HEIGHT. MEASURE FROM THE APPLIANCE
BASE.
IF STEEL STUD FRAMING KITS WITH CEMENT BOARD ARE PROVIDED, THEY MUST BE
INSTALLED.
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NOTE:
If installing an alcove see, "ALCOVE FRMAING" section.
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