3Installing the Fireplace
Step 1. Locating the Fireplace
The diagram below shows space and clearance require- ments for locating a fireplace within a room.
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Clearance Requirements
The top, back, and sides of the fireplace are defined by
Minimum Clearances
from the Fireplace to Combustible Materials
| Inches | mm |
Glass Sides or Ends | .......... 36 | 914 |
Floor | 0 | 0 |
Rear Vent | 1/2 | 13 |
Metal Sides or Ends | ..........1/2 | 13 |
Top | 2 1/2 | 64 |
Ceiling* | 31 | 787 |
*The clearance to the ceiling is measured from the top of the unit, excluding the standoffs (see Figures 37 & 38).
The distance from the unit to combustible construction is to be measured from the unit outer wrap surface to the com- bustible construction, NOT from the screw heads that se- cure the unit together.
Minimum Clearances
from the Vent Pipe to Combustible Materials
| Inches | mm |
Vertical Sections | 1 | 25 |
Horizontal Sections |
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Top | 3 | 75 |
Bottom | 1 | 25 |
Sides | 1 | 25 |
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Top | 2 1/2 | 63.7 |
Bottom | 1/2 | 13 |
Sides | 1 | 25 |
For minimum clearances, see the direct vent termination clearance diagrams on pages 30 and 31 in this manual.
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.
!WARNING: FRAMING DIMENSIONS ASSUME USE OF 1/2 INCH THICK WALL COVERING
MATERIALS ON EXTERIOR OF FRAMING ONLY AND NO SHEETROCK ON INTERIOR OF FRAMING.
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