Framing and Clearances For Louvered Fireplace
Note: Make sure that you allow for installation of any
wiring, such as the fan, remote control or wall switch
before applying finishing material.
The following diagram shows a typical framed installation.
All clearances must be adhered to. combustible material
such as timber must not be placed any closer to the
appliance than the stand-offs allow.
Maintain required clearance around the vent pipe (1”
horizontal 1” vertical).
Combustible material: Such as wood, compressed paper,
plant fibers, plastics or any material capable of igniting and
burning, whether flame proofed or not, plaster or un-
plastered.
Framing the enclosure
It is best to frame your
fireplace after it is
positioned and the system
is installed. Framing
dimensions are as
follows:
Model
MB-36
Depth
14”
Height
32”
Width
36”
B. Width
28”
Note: This fireplace does not require a hearth
extension and may sit directly on combustible
materials.
Corner installation
Mantle clearances
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WARNING: No materials,
combustible or otherwise
shall occupy the space shown
surrounding unit.
*Unit to 3/4” trim is 8”
Inside framed size for termination:
-Luxor horizontal with flex: 10” x 10” inside
-Simpson DuraVent (P/N 984) 10” x 11”
Please note: Wall thimble (P/N 942) may be
required for installations in Canada.
55”
39½”
W
H
D
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles
All clearances are determined when facing the fireplace front.
Clearances within recess:
Top: 3½”
Sides: 0”
Back: 1”
Floor: 0”
Recess Depth: 14”
3½”
Drywall
8”
¾” mantle
12” mantle
12”
8” mantle
10”
2”x 4”
1”
Side mantle pieces may come
down along the outside of the
fireplace, with no restrictions as
to how they may protrude out
from the unit.
