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6
Framing & Clearances
G
F
E
A
C
Across a
corner
H
As a
room
divider
D
48 in.
(1219 mm)
minimum
A
Along a wall
A
B
5/8 in. (16 mm) all
configurations
H
1/2 in. (13 mm) min. air
space from fireplace to
combustible materials.
Note:
Note:
In addition to these
framing dimensions,
also reference the
following sections:
• Clearances (Section
6.B.)
• Mantel Projections
(Section 11.E.)
• Fireplace Dimensions
(Section 13.A.)
H
B
In an exterior chase
or projecting into a
garage
A
Note:
Measurements are FRAMING dimensions only and do
not include drywall either in the cavity or on the interior walls.
I
I
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
inches
42
50
67 7/8
59 1/2
34
14
48
21 1/2
mm
1067
1270
1724
1511
864
356
1219
546
inches
48
56
73 7/8
65 1/2
37 1/4
14
52 1/4
21 1/2
mm
1219
1422
1876
1664
946
356
1327
546
Model
RH-36
12 in. (305 mm)
M
inimum from F
P
opening to any
perpendicular wall.
RH-42
Figure 6.1 Fireplace Locations (Framing dimensions shown)
A. Select Fireplace Location
Heat & Glo • RH-36/RH-42 • 4044-153 • Rev AC • 1/11