Heat & Glo LifeStyle GEM36 manual Framing the Fireplace, Framing Dimensions

Step 2. Framing the Fireplace

Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommo- date wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The dia- gram below shows framing reference dimensions.

CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING.

Shows center of 10” x 12” vent framing holes for top and rear venting. The center of the hole is one (1) inch (25.4mm) above the center of the horizontal vent pipe.

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				U
			O
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		T
	A
E
H

	D
E		A	41-1/2”
		B	43”
		C	17-1/2”

C

B

A

Framing should be constructed of 2 X 4 lumber or heavier.

D	54-1/2”
	F
E.**	22-15/16”
F.*	49-1/2”

*Studs labeled “F” are necessary if installing the optional Arched Gem Stone Kits (BKMS6052, BEMS6052, GRS6052)

**Heat-Out framing is 12 inches wide by 10 inches tall, opposite of vent framing. Center of Heat-Out framing is 1-1/16 inch LOWER than the center of the Heat-Out pipe.

1/2” CLEARANCE FROM BACK OF FIREPLACE TO COMBUSTIBLE

1/2” CLEARANCE

FROM BOTH SIDES OF FIREPLACE

TO COMBUSTIBLE

Note: Remove cover plate (if present).

FRAMING

MEMBER

	1/2” CLEARANCE TO
1/2” CLEARANCE	FRAMING MEMBER

Figure 3. Framing Dimensions

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