Heat & Glo • SL-350TRS-CE-D • 2033-900 Rev. V • 3/13
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Figure 4. Framing Dimensions
cauTiON
Step 2
Framing the
Fireplace
measure fireplace DimeNsiONs, aND verify
framiNG meThODs aND wall cOveriNG
DeTails, befOre framiNG cONsTrucTiON
beGiNs.
Fireplace framing can be built before or after the
fireplace is set in place. Framing should be positioned
to accommodate wall coverings and fireplace facing
material. The diagram below shows framing reference
dimensions.
Minimum Clearances from the Flue Pipe to Combustible Materials
For Horizontal Sections
For vertical
Sections
At wall Firestops
Top
Bottom
Sides
2.54 cm
Top
Bottom
Sides
7.6 cm
2.54 cm
2.54 cm
6.4 cm
1.3 cm
2.54 cm
Framing should be
constructed of 2 X 4 lumber or heavier.
The framing headers may rest
on the fireplace stand-offs.
B
A
C
The center of the framing hole is
2.54 cm above the center of the
horizontal flue pipe.
D
VENT
FRAMING
HOLE
E
A
B
C
D
E
86.4 cm 83.2 cm 41.3 cm
105.4 cm 54.2 cm