Framing, Facing And Mantel
The construction of the framing, facing, and
mantel must be in accordance with the stan-
dards and the following illustrations (
Figures
9, 10 and 11):
A. Frame the fireplace using 2” x 3” or heavier
lumber.
B.
WARNING: Combustible materials
cannot be used in the space directly
above the fireplace, except for the
studs above the facade that support
the facing and mantel. This area must
remain empty for a height of 6’8”
(2,032 mm) measured from the base
of the appliance.
C. Frame the fireplace with vertical studs at the
sides of the fireplace running from floor to
ceiling (see
Figure 11).
If combustible facing
is to be used, position the studs back, from
the front edge of the fireplace (a space that
is the thickness of the facing material, so
that the facing can be installed flush with the
fireplace facing). Frame headers between
the vertical studs only as follows:
•
Place 2” x 3” or 2” x 4” headers,
only along the upper part of the front,
side and back faces (some codes
may require a 2” x 6 ” on an outside
bearing wall). Do not put wood or any
combustible material within the area
above the fireplace except on the front
facing.
•
Place headers only as required to support
the facing and mantel.
D.
WARNING: The fireplace must not be in
contact with any insulation or loose fill-
ing material. Cover the insulation with
Drywall panels around the fireplace.
Hearth Extension Requirements
The WRT4820WS fireplace may be installed
directly on a combustible floor. The supplied
safety metal strip must be positioned as follows:
One half under the front of the fireplace and the
other half must extend on the floor over which
the hearth extension will be built (see
Figure 9).
* The safety metal strip must cover the entire
width of the fireplace
The combustible floor in front of the fireplace
must be covered with a non-combustible
material (tile, marble, stone, etc). See
Figures
9 and 10
.
COLD CLIMATE INSTALLATIONS
Climates where temperatures will fall below
32° F (0° C).
The heating performance of the appliance will
vary depending upon the level of insulation,
house design, how the appliance is operated, etc.
If this fireplace is being installed in a cold
climate, it is especially important to seal all
cracks around the fireplace and wherever cold
air could enter the room with noncombustible
material.
Figure 10 - Hearth Extension Requirements
Area where wood
Mantel can be
installed
Non-Combustible Material
45 Deg.
18”
36”
4”
17” Min.
Also, the outside air inlet duct should be wrapped with noncombustible insulation to minimize
the formation of condensation. Do not place insulation materials directly against the chimney
sections. We recommend that you use the insulated wall radiation shield since it will maintain
the home’s thermal barrier. AC chimney is NOT recommended in very cold climates (in areas with
temperatures below 32°F (0°C).
(102mm)
(914mm)
(432mm)
(457mm)
45”
(1143mm)
Min.
Hearth
Extension
Mantel
12” Max.
(305mm)
10
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
WARNING: THE HEARTH EXTEN-
SION IS TO BE INSTALLED ONLY
AS ILLUSTRATED.
The crack between the fireplace
and the hearth extension must be
sealed with a non-combustible
material such as sand-cement
grout.
Safety Metal Strip
Floor
Figure 9 - Hearth Extension Requirements
Fireplace
1/2”
13mm
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Elevated fireplace installations re-
quire a special “Z” Metal Safety Strips
(field provided), in place of the safety
metal strip shown above. The safety
strip should extend the full width of
the fireplace. When more than one
safety strip is used they must overlap
by a minimum of 1”. Hearth extension
of an elevated fireplace must respect
the same minimal dimensions as a
fireplace installed directly on the floor
(Figure 10).
Platform
2”
Fireplace
Elevated Fireplaces
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Hearth Extension Non-Combustible
Finish Material
