W415-1501 / E / 12.17.18
EN
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framing
6.1
when using a solid pack chimney
Combustible
facing and wood
framing may start
at 8' (2.4m) above
the base of the unit
Face and enclosure
ceiling metal studs, both
clad with cement board
Face must have a
minimum 8' (2.4m)
height of cement
board depending
upon ceiling height
Cement board and steel studs
on enclosure ceiling not
required above 10' (3.1m)
6" (152mm)
Cement board from
the side of the unit
to combustibles
Cement board
Metal Studs
Enclosure ceiling
height from 7' (2.1m)
to 10' (3.1m)
The appliance face and
enclosure ceiling must
be framed using 2x4
metal studs.
The minimum enclosure
ceiling height is 7 feet
(2.1m).
Non-combustible
materials (cement board
and metal studs) must
be used.
ENCLOSURE CEILING
METAL STUDS
FLOOR JOISTS
CEMENT BOARD
MINIMUM 7' (2.1m) TO BASE OF THE FIREPLACE
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
note:
For more information on ventilation openings
(Fig. 1 and Fig. 2)
, see "ventilation openings" section.
6.2
when using an air cooled chimney
6" (152mm)
Facing on metal studs,
clad with cement board
Face must have a
minimum 7' (2.1m)
height of cement board
Minimum
enclosure ceiling
height 7' (2.1m)
Cement board from
the side of the unit
to combustibles
Combustible
facing and wood
framing may start
at 7' (2.1m) above
the base of the unit
Cement board
Metal Studs