Heat & Glo LifeStyle GEM42 Framing the Fireplace, Framing Dimensions, 47-1/2”, 47-3/4”, 17-1/2”

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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	D	.................A.	47-1/2”
E		B.	47-3/4”
		C	17-1/2”

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B

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

D	65”
E**	22-15/16”	F
F.*	55-1/2”

*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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