Step 1
Locating the
Fireplace
The diagram below shows space and clearance requirements for locating a fireplace within a room.
Figure 4. Fireplace Dimensions, Locations, and Space Requirements
3
Installing the Fireplace
Clearance Requirements
The top, back, and sides of the fireplace are defined by
Minimum Clearances from the Fireplace to
Combustible Materials
Glass |
| Back of | Sides of | Top of |
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Front | Floor | Fireplace | Fireplace | Fireplace | Ceiling |
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36 inches | 0 | 1/2 inch | 1/2 inch | 31 inches | |
(914 mm) |
| (13 mm) | (13 mm) | (89 mm) | (787 mm) |
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The minimum clearance to a perpendicular wall extending past the face of the fireplace is one inch (25 mm).
For 6000 Series Models, the back of the fireplace may be recessed
For the 8000 DVTFL, the back of the fireplace may be recessed
For the
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