11
FRAMING
W
H
A
B
Frame a 12-
1/2” (318mm) high (H) x 10
-
7/8” (276mm) wide (W) opening on
exterior wall for chimney termination. This opening size includes required
3” (76mm) top clearance and 1” (25mm) sides and bottom clearances for vent
systems.
HORIZONTAL TERMINATIONS
Follow vent pipe manufacturer’s installation instructions for vertical
terminations. A minimum 1” (25mm) clearance on all sides of
vertical vent pipe must be maintained.
VERTICAL TERMINATIONS
MINIMUM HORIZONTAL FRAMING DIMENSIONS
VERTICAL RISE
VENT PIPE TOP (A)
FRAMED OPENING TOP (B)
18” (457mm)
68” (1.73m)
71” (1.8m)
Determine exact position of your fireplace, including hearth height, width, and depth, (if applicable). If possible, place fireplace in such a
manner that vent termination will be placed between two studs, eliminating the need for additional framing.
If masonry is to be used (optional), prepare necessary foundation for the masonry load. When masonry construction is being used, a lintel
must be used over top of fireplace to support the added weight.
Build hearth to desired size and height. If a hearth extension is desired, combustible material may be used.
CAUTION
Cold air transfer area. The surrounding fireplace chase must comply with all clearances as outlined in this manual and be
constructed in compliance with local building codes. Outside walls should be insulated to prevent cold air from entering room.
CAUTION
Due to high temperatures, this fireplace should be located out of traffic areas and away from furniture and draperies.
WARNING
DO NOT RECESS VENT CAP INTO WALL OR SIDING.
WARNING
Install fireplace on hard metal or wood surface extending the full width and depth of fireplace.
Minimum platform size: 46-1/2” (1182mm) wide x
23-3/8” (593mm) deep.
ABOVE FLOOR LEVEL INSTALLATIONS: Solid continuous platform must be constructed below appliance.
IMPORTANT
Vent cap location must be in compliance with guidelines on
page 23 of this manual
.
NOTE
Consider height of hearth finish material (stone, brick, etc.) when building fireplace platform. The bottom finishing edge of
fireplace must be level with finished hearth extension to allow for proper fit of contemporary frames.
FIRE
HAZARD
Do NOT install directly on carpeting, vinyl, or any
c o m b u s t i b l e m a t e r i a l o t h e r t h a n w o o d .
WARNING
Non-combustible zone: No combustible materials allowed on
top of fireplace within shaded area for entire width and depth
of fireplace with the exception of the header. Figure 11a.
Figure 11a
Figure 11b
Non combustible zone
30-5/16” (770mm)
3-7/8” (99mm)
