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VCG Designer Series • DSR36 Installation Manual • 4012-130 • Rev A • 02/20/15
D. Frame the Fireplace
NOTICE:
Hearth extension design must be determined
before installation of fireplace.
If the fireplace is placed on the floor the maximum height
of a finished raised hearth is 6 in.; if you want a higher
raised hearth the fireplace must be placed on a platform.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
You must comply with all mini
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mum air space clearances to combustibles.
DO NOT
pack
required air spaces with insulation or other materials.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Comply with all minimum clear-
ances specified.
• A minimum 1/2 in. (12 mm) air clearance must be
maintained at the sides of the fireplace assembly.
•
Chimney sections at any level require a 2 in. (51
mm) minimum air space clearance between the
framing and chimney section.
Figure 3.5 shows a typical framing (using 2 x 4 lumber) of
the fireplace, assuming combustible materials are used.
All required clearances to combustibles around the fire
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place must be adhered to. See Figure 3.2. Any framing
across the top of the fireplace must be above the level of
the top standoffs.
The finished cavity depth must be no less than 23 in.
(584 mm). Framing must extend straight up all the way to
the ceiling.
CAUTION!
Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges
are sharp.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Prevent contact with sagging,
loose insulation.
•
DO NOT
install against vapor barriers or exposed
insulation.
• Secure insulation and vapor barriers.
• Provide minimum air space clearances at the sides and
back of the fireplace assembly.
E. Secure and Level the Fireplace
This fireplace may be placed on either a combustible or
noncombustible continuous flat surface. Follow the instruc
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tions for framing in Section 3. Slide the fireplace into posi
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tion. Be sure to provide the minimum 1/2 in. air clearance
at the sides of the fireplace.
The fireplace should be positioned so the face of the non-
combustible material on the fireplace will be flush with the
face of the drywall on the walls.
Level the fireplace and shim as necessary.
You must maintain
2 in. (51 mm) min. air space
clearance from the
chimney to the
enclosure.
23 in.
(584 mm)
Note:
Fireplace
Header cannot be
positioned until after
the fireplace assembly
is in place.
41 in.
(1041 mm)
Figure 3.5 Framing the Fireplace
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
Fireplace must be set out
1/2 in. (13 mm) in front of
the face of the framing
material.