Heatilator • EL36/EL42 • 4044-132 Rev P • 02/07
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3
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.
A
E
C
A
B
5/8 in. (16 mm)
all configurations
1/2 in. (13 mm) min.
distance from fireplace to
combustible materials.
Note:
In an exterior chase
or projecting into a
garage
Across a
corner
As a room
divider
Along a wall
F
A
F
F
A
D
Note:
In addition to these
framing dimensions,
also reference the
following sections:
• Clearances (Section
3.B.)
• Mantel Projections
(Section 8.C)
• Fireplace Dimensions
(Section 12.A.)
48 in.
(1219 mm)
12 in.
(305 mm)
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.
Model #
A
B
C
D
E
F
EL36
in.
42
67-7/8
34
14
48
21-1/2
mm
1067
1724
864
356
1219
546
EL42
in.
48
73-7/8
37-1/4
14
52-1/4
21-1/2
mm
1219
1876
946
356
1327
546