INSTALLATION
Continued
Fireplace Clearances
WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 6. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling and joining wall.
NOTICE: If you install the fire- place in a bedroom, some building codes require that the fireplace/mantel system be se- cured to (or within) a wall. You can position fireplace in an op- tional cabinet or corner mantel. You can also recess fireplace into the wall.
If your fireplace is to be used with an optional mantel, the installation instructions included with your mantel shows an CSA approved method of attaching the fireplace/mantel system to a wall. IMPORTANT: Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels specified in this manual. Purchase the optional mantel from your dealer (see Acces- sories, page 34).
If your fireplace is to be recessed into the wall, see
CAUTION: If you install the fireplace in a home garage
•fireplace pilot and burner must be at least 18" above floor.
•locate fireplace where moving vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace
•where there is easy access for operation, inspec- tion and service
•in coldest part of room
MinimumClearances ForSideCombustible
Material, Side Wall and Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 6.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc. is made of combustible material and protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This combus- tible material must be 4" from the side of the fireplace opening (see Figure 6).
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 36".
C. For mantel clearances, see Figure 10 on page 13.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Top | Left and | Bottom and | |
Right Sides | Rear | ||
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36" | 6" | 0" |
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*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
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