Locating Fireplace
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CAUTION: Do not expose the heater to the elements (such as rain, etc.)
CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection during installation and main- tenance.
Plan where to locate and frame fireplace. Before installation consider the following:
1.Fireplace location must allow for wall and ceiling clearances (see Installation Clear- ances).
2.Fireplace screen should not be exposed to direct sunlight from windows or doors.
3.Unit can be wired for either 120/60 (15 amp circuit) or 240/60 (20 amp circuit). A dedicated circuit should be provided to avoid circuit breaker trips or blown fuses.
Flush Installations are recommended where living space is limited or at a premium. Since space required to enclose fireplace would be located beyond an outside wall, this installation would require additional planning and construction. Check local codes for any restrictions.
Projected Installations can extend any distance into room. A projection may be ideal for a new addition on an existing, finished wall.
Corner Installations make use of space that may not normally be used and provides a wider and more efficient viewing angle and heat distribution.
Internal Wall Installations provide a discrete option for room separation and can also be an ideal addition to an existing wall.
Internal Wall | Corner |
Installation | Installation |
Flush
Full ProjectionInstallation
Installation
Figure 3 - Possible Installation Locations
Installation
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustible construction are:
Top, Back and Sides of Recessed Cabinet 0" Min.
Drywall to Sides of Front Face | 0" Min. |
Framing at Nailing Flanges | 0" Min. |
Ceiling to Opening | 36" Min. |
Floor | 0" Min. |
Front | 36" Min. |
Perpendicular Side Wall | 10" Min. |
Mantel Clearances
For mantel clearances see Figures 4 and 5.
| Facing Material May | |
| Be Noncombustible | |
| Wall Treatments or | |
12" Ref. | Combustible Wood | |
10 1/2" | Combustible Wood | |
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4 1/2" | Mantels and Trims | |
1 1/2" | May Extend Above | |
30° | Profile Shown when | |
Maintained within | ||
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| 30° Parameter | |
| Shown | |
| Framed | |
23" | Material | |
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21" |
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17" | Top of Cabinet | |
15" Min. |
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Note: All Mantel Clearances 
are Measured from Top of Fireplace Opening
Figure 4 - Mantel Clearances
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| Edge of | |
Top View of Fireplace |
| Firebox | ||
3" | Opening | |||
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30° 5" | Safe Zone |
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1 3/4" Max. | Combustible | |||
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| Material Must | |
| Minimum 10" |
| Not Overlap | |
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| Front Face | ||
| from Perpendicular | |||
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| Side Wall |
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Figure 5 - Mantel Side Clearances
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