Heatilator • CST42A • 4012-012 Rev J • 08/06
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Framing and Clearances
A. Selecting Fireplace Location
Several options are available to you when choosing a loca-
tion for your
fi
replace. This
fi
replace may be used as a room
divider, installed along a wall, across a corner or used in an
exterior chase. See Figure 3.1.
66 in.
(1676 mm)
42 in.
(1067 mm)
20 in. (508 mm)
(hearth
extension)
64 in.
(1626 mm)
12 in. (305 mm)
min. to
perpendicular
wall.
Figure 3.1 Fireplace Locations
Fire Risk
Provide adequate clearances.
• Around air openings
• To
combustibles
• For service access.
Locate
fi
replace away from traf
fi
c areas.
WARNING
Note:
•
Illustrations and photos re
fl
ect typical installations
and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.
•
Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.
•
Actual installation/appearance may vary due to
individual design preference.
•
Hearth & Home Technologies reserves the right to
alter its products.
Locating the
fi
replace in a basement, near frequently opened
doors, central heat outlets or returns, or other locations of
considerable air movement can affect the performance and
cause intermittent smoke spillage from the front of the
fi
re-
place. Consideration should be given to these factors before
deciding on a location. See Sections 2 and 10.
Note:
1/2 in. (13 mm) min. dis-
tance from
fi
replace to
combustible materials.
Note:
In addition to these fram-
ing dimensions, also
reference the following
sections:
•
Clearances (Sec -
tion 3.B.)
•
Mantel Projections
(Section 8.C.)
•
Fireplace Dimensions
(Section 12.A.)