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Combustible
material
allowed on
front wall
Combustible
material
allowed on
front wall
Non-combustible
material on front
wall
Horizontal surfaces (hearth
& overhang) within this zone
MUST
be constructed of
non-combustible material if
within 9” (229 mm) of
appliance perimeter.
17”
(432 mm)
between
finished
materials
16-1/2”
(419 mm)
DO NOT use screws
in this zone!
Combustible material
allowed on rear wall if
framed forward up to
flanged opening.
Combustible construction
with plywood base below
appliance is okay.
Steel framing. Ensure
suitably braced to suppor
weight of wall. Ensure
weight of wall above is
NOT
carried by appliance
HeatShift plenum or duct plates framing
required (top, front or sides); see instructions
packed with HeatShift kit.
WARNING
Ensure weight of wall above is
NOT carried by the appliance.
Framing—Extended
Planning