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Figure 4. Fireplace Dimensions, Locations
and Space Requirements
Clearance Requirements
The top and back of the fireplace are defined by
stand-offs.
Minimum Clearances from the Fireplace to
Combustible Materials
Glass
Back of
Sides of
Top of
Front
Floor
Fireplace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Ceiling*
36 inches
0
1/2 inch
1/2 inch
R-3500:11/2 (38mm) 31 inches
(914 mm)
(13 mm)
(13 mm) R-4500: 3
1/4
(83mm) (787 mm)
R-6500:3
1/4
(83mm)
* The clearance to the ceiling is measured from the
top of the unit, excluding the standoffs and collar (see
Figure 15).
The minimum clearance to a perpendicular wall
extending past the face of the fireplace is 1 inch (25mm).
The minimum clearance from the top face of the
fireplace to combustible finishing materials is 1 inch
(25mm). See Figure 15.
The back of the fireplace may be recessed 16 1/4
inches (419 mm) into combustible construction.
Minimum Clearances from the B-Type Vent
Pipe to Combustible Materials is 1 inch (25 mm)
all around the pipe.
MODEL
A
B
C
D
E
R-3500TV 37 16
1/4
29
3/8
41
1/2
58
3/4
R-4500TV 42 16
1/4
31
7/8
45
1/8
63
3/4
R-6500TV 49 16
1/4
35
3/8
50
70
3/4
NOTE: All dimensions shown in inches.
Step 1
Locating the
Fireplace
The diagram below shows space and clearance
requirements for locating a fireplace within a room.
3
Installing the
Fireplace