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Installing the Fireplace
Step 1. Locating the Fireplace
The diagram below shows space and clearance require-
ments for locating a fireplace within a room.
A
B
C
D
E
34
16 1/4 27 7/8 39 3/8 55 5/8
Minimum Clearances
from the Fireplace to Combustible Materials
Inches
mm
Glass Front ........................ 36 .................... 914
Floor ................................... 0 ....................... 0
Rear ...................................1/2 ..................... 13
Sides .................................1/2 ..................... 13
Top ................................... 1 1/2 ................... 38
Ceiling* .............................. 31 .................... 787
Figure 2. Fireplace Dimensions, Locations,
and Space Requirements
Clearance Requirements
The top, back, and sides of the fireplace are defined by
stand-offs. The minimum clearance to a perpendicular wall
extending past the face of the fireplace is one inch (25
mm). The back of the fireplace may be recessed 16 1/4
inches (419 mm) into combustible construction.
The minimum clearance from the top face of the fireplace to
combustible finishing materials such as drywall, is 1/2 inch
(13mm).
A
. 34
B
. 31
C
. 16 1/4
Figure 3. Framing Dimensions
The distance from the unit to combustible construction is to
be measured from the unit outer wrap surface to the
combustible construction,
NOT
from the screw heads that
secure the unit together.
Minimum Clearances from the B-Type Vent Pipe to
Combustible Materials is 1 inch (25mm) all around the
pipe.
Step 2. Framing the Fireplace
Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is
set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommo-
date wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The dia-
gram below shows framing reference dimensions.
CAUTION:
MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND
VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING
DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING.
* The clearance to the ceiling is measured from the top
of the unit, excluding the standoffs (see Figure 12).
Framing should be constructed of 2 X 4 lumber or heavier.
WARNING:
To ensure proper clearances
the front framing header
must be installed on its
narrow edge and to the front
of the frame.