10 FOOT RULE:
All flue gas outlet of chimney termination must extend a minimum of 3 feet in height above the highest point where it passes through the roof and must be at least 2 feet above the highest point of the roof that is within a horizontal distance of 10 feet (see figure 18).
Figure 18 |
FINISHING THE FIREPLACE:
Combustible materials, such as wallboard, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc may make direct contact with sides and top periphery of the fireplace face. It is important that combustible materials do not overlap the face itself. Brick, glass, tile or other
MANTELS:
A mantel may be installed if desired (see figure 19). Woodwork such as wood trims, mantels, or any other combustible material projecting from the front face must not be placed within 9 inches of the fireplace opening (and within 6 inches of the top louver opening). Combustible materials above 9 inches and projecting more than
Figure 19 MINIMUM FRONT AND TOP CLEARANCES |
Mantels or any other combustible materials such as wallboard, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. butt up to the side of the black metal face of the fireplace. The clearances from the side of the fireplace to any combustible material and wall should fall within the limits shown in figure 20.
| TOP VIEW OF FIREPLACE |
| FIREBOX |
| Minimum 14 inches from perpendicular side wall |
Figure 20 | MINIMUM SIDE CLEARANCE |
*Example 1 (figure 20): The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc. is made of combustible materials and protrudes
*Example 2 (figure 20): The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc. is made of combustible materials and protrudes 11/16” from the wall the fireplace is installed in. This combustible material can butt up against the side of the fireplace (i.e. 1” from the fireplace opening).
OPERATING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
GLASS DOORS
Glass doors are optional with the fireplace. When the fireplace is in operation, doors must be in the FULLY OPEN or FULLY CLOSED position only or a fire hazard may be created (see figure 21).
A fireplace equipped with glass doors operates much differently than a fireplace with an open front. A fireplace with glass doors has a limited amount of air for combustion. Excessive heat within the fireplace can result if too large a fire is built or if the combustion air gate is not completely open. The following tips should be followed to assure that both the fireplace and the glass door retain their beauty and function properly. Both flue damper and the glass doors must be fully open before starting the fire. This will provide sufficient combustion air and maintain safe temperatures in the firebox.
Figure 21 |
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