MINIMUM FRAMING CLEARANCES
FIGURE 4
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Combustible materials may be installed fl ush with the front of the fi replace but must not cover any of the black
It is not necessary to install a hearth extension with this fi replace system.
When roughing in the fi replace, raise the fi replace to accom- modate for the thickness of the fi nished fl oor materials, i.e. tile, carpeting, hard wood, which if not planned for will interfere with the opening of the lower access door and the installation of many decorative fl ashing accessories.
Objects placed in front of the fireplace should be kept a minimum of 4 feet away from the front face.
NAILING TAB INSTALLATION
FIGURE 5
To install the fireplace face flush with the finished wall, position the framework to ac- commodate the thickness of the fi nished wall. Bend out the four nailing tabs, attached on either side of the fi replace and secure to the 2x4 framing. The tabs will facilitate the installation of either a 3/4” or a 1” finished wall thickness. The nailing tabs must not be removed.
FIGURE 8
NAILING TAB
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
Combustion protrusions such as mantels and shelves may occur
at or after a minimum distance of 2”
away from the side of the fireplace. Thereafter, the depth of any protrusions must be of equal to or less than the distance from the side of the fireplace up to a depth of 6”, after which no greater clearance than 6” is required. This can be considered a side wall with no length boundary.
It is best to frame your fireplace after it is positioned. Use 2x4’s and frame to local building codes. FIGURE
Minimum clearance to combustible con- struction from fireplace:
sides, back, bottom and top of the unit | 0” |
recessed depth | 13 1/2” |
Note: In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation or vapour barrier coming in contact with the fi replace body, it is recommended that the walls of the fi replace enclosure be “fi nished” (ie: drywall/sheetrock), as you would fi nish any other outside wall of a home. This will ensure that clearance to combustibles is maintained within the cavity.
MINIMUM MANTEL AND ENCLOSURE
CLEARANCES
Combustible mantel clearance can vary according to the mantel depth. Use the graph to help evaluate the clearance needed.
FIGURE 9a-c
The fi replace requires a minimum enclosure height of 39”. For temperature requirements, the enclosure space around and above the fi replace must be left unobstructed.
