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FRAMING
It is best to frame your fireplace after it is positioned and the vent system is installed. Use 2x4’s and frame to local build- ing codes.
Note: In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation or vapour barrier coming in contact with the fi replace body, it is recommended that the walls of the fi replace enclosure
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
MAINTAIN THESE MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COM- BUSTIBLES:
Fireplace framing - 0” to
FIGURE 30 | - 21 3/4” to top of fireplace opening. |
be “fi nished” (ie: drywall/sheetrock), as you would fi nish any other outside wall of a home. This will ensure that clearance to combustibles is maintained within the cavity.
For convenience, the
It is not necessary to install a hearth extension, but the fi re- place should be raised to be fl ush with either the hearth or the fi nished fl oor.
When roughing in the fi replace, raise the fi replace to accom- modate for the thickness of the fi nished fl oor materials, i.e. tile, carpeting, hard wood.
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59 3/8"
Objects placed in front of the fi replace should be kept a mini- mum of 48” away from the front face.
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IMPORTANT:
T h e
requires a minimum inside enclo- sure height of 72”.
For temperature require- ments, this area must be left unobstructed.
It is recommended that the enclosure be ventilat- ed at the top and bottom to circulate the hot air.
COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL
FIRESTOP |
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SPACER | 2" |
STUD |
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STAND OFF |
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SPACER |
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72"
72" |
58 1/2" |
29"
22 1/2"
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22 1/2" |
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29" | 10" |
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WARNING
Facing and/or finishing
material must never
overhang into the fireplace
opening.
Do not distort or force the frame
kit components.
When using a rough finish materi- al (i.e.; stone), maintain a ¼” - ½” border from the framing components.