FP14 Cartier - Installation and Operation Manual
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6.3.3
Framing,
Facing,
Mantel,
and
Combustible
Shelf
6.3.3.1
Framing
The
construction
of
the
framing,
facing,
and
mantel
must
be
in
accordance
with
the
standards
and
the
following
illustrations:
A.
Frame
the
sides
and
back
of
the
fireplace
using
2"
×
3"
(5
cm
x
8
cm)
or
heavier
lumber.
However,
the
front
studs
as
well
as
headers
on
top
of
the
fireplace
must
be
of
a
depth
no
more
than
the
depth
of
the
top
standoffs.
WARNING:
COMBUSTIBLE
FRAMING
MATERIAL
CANNOT
BE
USED
IN
THE
SPACE
DIRECTLY
ABOVE
THE
FIREPLACE
THAT
SUPPORTS
THE
FACING
MATERIAL
AND
MANTEL.
THIS
AREA
MUST
REMAIN
EMPTY
FOR
A
HEIGHT
OF
84”
(2.13
M)
MEASURED
FROM
THE
BASE
OF
THE
APPLIANCE.
B.
Frame
the
fireplace
with
vertical
studs
at
the
sides
of
the
fireplace
running
from
floor
to
ceiling.
Position
the
studs
back
from
the
front
edge
of
the
fireplace,
a
space
the
thickness
of
the
facing
material
so
that
the
facing
can
be
installed
flush
with
the
fireplace
facing.
Frame
headers
between
the
vertical
studs
only
as
follows:
Place
the
non
‐
combustible
front
facing
headers
in
2"
×
4"
or
of
a
depth
no
more
than
the
depth
of
the
top
standoffs.
Do
not
put
wood
or
any
material
within
the
area
above
the
fireplace
Place
headers
only
as
required
to
support
the
facing
and
mantel.
WARNING:
DO
NOT
PACK
REQUIRED
AIR
SPACES
INSIDE
THE
CHASE
WITH
INSULATION
OR
OTHER
MATERIALS.
WARNING:
THE
FIREPLACE
MUST
NOT
BE
IN
CONTACT
WITH
ANY
INSULATION
OR
LOOSE
FILLING
MATERIAL.
FOR
THIS
PURPOSE,
COVER
THE
INSULATION
WITH
DRYWALL
PANELS
OR
ANY
OTHER
FINISHING
MATERIAL
INSIDE
THE
CHASE
AROUND
THE
FIREPLACE.
