6
Minimum Clearances from the Flue Pipe to
Combustible Materials
For Vertical
For Horizontal Sections
Sections
At Wall Firestops
Top
Bottom
Sides
Top
Bottom
Sides
3 inches
1 inch
1 inch
1 inch
2-1/2 inches 1/2 inch
1 inch
(75mm) (25mm) (25mm)
(25mm)
(64mm)
(13mm) (25mm)
Framing should be
constructed of 2 X 4
lumber or heavier.
Figure 3. Framing Dimensions
For minimum clearances, see the direct vent
termination clearance diagrams on page 7.
1.2 Framing the Heater
Framing can be built before or after the heater is set
in place. Framing should be positioned to
accommodate wall coverings and heater facing
material. The diagram below shows framing
reference dimensions.
CAUTION
MEASURE HEATER DIMENSIONS AND VERIFY
FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING DE-
TAILS, BEFORE FRAMING CONSTRUCTION BEGINS.
The framing
headers may rest
on the heater
stand-offs.
Model
A
B
C
D
6000XLT-AU
42"
38-1/2"
22"
43-1/4"
(1066mm) (978mm) (559mm) (1099mm)
A
B
C
D
305mm x 305mm
FLUE
FRAMING HOLE
BASE OF
FIREPLACE
