Hearth and Home Technologies BE-36-CIPI Constructing the Fireplace Chase, Locating the Fireplace

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3Installing the Fireplace

Constructing the Fireplace Chase

A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the gas fireplace and/or its vent system. Vertical vents that run on the outside of a building may be, but are not required to be, installed inside a chase.

CAUTION: TREATMENT OF FIRESTOP SPACERS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHASE MAY VARY WITH THE TYPE OF BUILDING. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT SUBSTITUTES FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF LOCAL BUILDING CODES. THEREFORE, YOUR LOCAL BUILD- ING CODES MUST BE CHECKED TO DETERMINE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE STEPS.

Factory-built fireplace chases should be constructed in the manner of all outside walls of the home to prevent cold air drafting problems. The chase should not break the outside building envelope in any manner.

This means that the walls, ceiling, base plate and cantilever floor of the chase should be insulated. Vapor and air infiltra- tion barriers should be installed in the chase as per regional codes for the rest of the home. Additionally, Heat-N-Glo rec- ommends that the inside surfaces be sheetrocked and taped for maximum air tightness.

To further prevent drafts, the firestops should be caulked to seal gaps. Gas line holes and other openings should be caulked or stuffed with insulation. If the unit is being in- stalled on a cement slab, we recommend that a layer of plywood be placed underneath to prevent conducting cold up into the room. Be sure to include spark arrestors for woodburning units if they are required.

THE CHASE SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED SO THAT ALL CLEARANCES TO THE FIREPLACE ARE MAINTAINED AS SPECIFIED WITHIN THIS INSTALLERS GUIDE.

Step 1. Locating the Fireplace

The following diagram shows space and clearance require- ments for locating a fireplace within a room.

Clearance Requirements

The top and back of the fireplace are defined by stand-offs. The minimum clearance to a perpendicular wall extending past the face of the fireplace is 3 inches (76mm). The back of the fireplace may be recessed 16 1/4 inches (413mm) into combustible construction.

D

C

E

A

B

A B C* D* E*

37” 16 1/4” 29 3/8” 41 1/2” 58 3/4”

Note: *If venting with (2) 900 elbows off rear of unit the dimensions C, D and E will change.

Figure 2. Fireplace Dimensions, Locations, and Space Requirements

Minimum Clearances

from the Fireplace to Combustible Materials

 

Inches

mm

Glass Front

........................ 36

914

Floor

0

0

Rear

1/2

13

Sides

1/2

13

Top

1 1/2

38

Ceiling*

31

787

*The clearance to the ceiling is measured from the top of the unit, excluding the standoffs (see Figure 34).

The distance from the unit to combustible construction is to be measured from the unit outer wrap surface to the combustible construction, NOT from the screw heads that secure the unit together.

Minimum Clearances

from the Vent Pipe to Combustible Materials

Inches mm

Vertical Sections

1

25

Horizontal.....................................Sections

3

75

Top

Bottom

1

25

Sides

1

25

At Wall Firestops

2 1/2

63.7

Top

Bottom

1/2

13

Sides

1

25

For minimum clearances, see the direct vent termination clearance diagrams on pages 26 and 27 in this manual.

Hearth & Home Technologies • BE-36-C, BE-36-CIPI • 397-981 Rev. R • 2/05

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Contents What to do if you smell gas Installers GuideSafety and Warning Information Table of Contents BE-36-C, BE-36-CIPI Log Set AssemblyCommon Parts / Pièces communes Intermittent Pilot Ignition Valve AssemblyStanding Pilot Ignition BE-36-CCertification High Altitude InstallationsInstallation Codes Appliance CertificationANY Such Action MAY Possibly Cause a Fire Hazard Pre-install PreparationIntroducing the Hearth & Home Technologies Gas Fireplaces Diagram of model BE-36-C Clearance Requirements Constructing the Fireplace ChaseLocating the Fireplace C D* E Framing the Fireplace for DVP-Series and SL D-Series Pipe47 3/4 Inch inner pipe / 6 5/8-inch outer pipe34.93mm AT Each Joint Vent System Components Installing the Vent SystemIdentifying Vent Components Vent System ApprovalsUse DVP-Series Components only Flex VentStraight UP Vertical Venting Use SL D-Series components onlyVenting with One 90 Elbow Use SL D-Series Venting with Two 90 Elbows Use DVP-SeriesUse SL D-Series components only Venting with Three 90 elbows + H1 MAX. = 16 4.8m + H + V1 + H1 MAX. = 40 12.2m Venting with Four 90 elbows DVP Series Venting Only Go to Install FirestopsAttach the First Vent Component to the Starting Collars SL-D and SL-Flex Series Venting OnlyHole and Vent Pipe DVP, SL-D and SL-Flex Series VentingFor All Venting Vent TerminationSL-Series Venting Only For DVP Venting OnlyVent Termination Minimum Clearances Minimum Height from Roof to Lowest Discharge Opening Standing Pilot Ignition System Positioning, Leveling, and Securing the FireplaceGas Control System Securing of a FireplacePressure Natural Gas Propane Gas Supply LineGas Pressure Requirements Valve will be Destroyed Wiring the FireplaceRemote Wiring Diagram IPI Intermittent Pilot Ignition IPI Wiring Diagram LET/OUTLET Grilles in ANY Manner Installing Trim, Logs, and Ember MaterialFinishing Placing the Ember Material Glass Specifications TemperedLighting the Fireplace After the InstallationDouble-check for faulty components Before Lighting the FireplaceImportant Turn OFF the GAS Before Servicing Your Fireplace Fireplace Maintenance
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