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SELECTING LOCATION
Clearances
SELECTING LOCATION
To determine the safest and most efficient location for your appli- ance, you must take into consideration the following guidelines:
1.The location must allow for proper clearances (see Clearances, next column).
2.Consider a location where heat output would not be affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows, or doors.
3.A location that avoids the cutting of joists or roof rafters will make installation easier. Figure 2 shows a plan view of a few common locations.
Flush installations are recommended where living space is limited or at a premium, and since the space required to enclose the appliance would be located beyond an outside wall, this would also reduce the cutting of joists, roof rafters, and such. Check local codes for any restrictions.
PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles are: |
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• | Back and Sides of Outer Surround | 0" min. |
• | Drywall to Sides of Front Face (Nailing Flanges) ... 0" min. | |
• | “B” Vent Surfaces | 1" min. |
• | Ceiling to Opening | 42" min. |
• | Floor | 0" min. |
• | Perpendicular Wall | See Figure 6, page 7 |
CAUTION: Do not block required air spaces with insulation or any other material. Do not obstruct effective opening of appliance with any type of facing material.
Projected installations can extend any distance into the 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 range for radiant heat
Back
2 x 4 Stud
Nailing
Flange
transference.
Internal wall installations provide a discreet option for room separation and can also be ideal as an addition to an existing wall.
0" Clearance 
Left Side
Surround
0"
| CORNER |
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INTERNAL WALL | INSTALLATION | Drywall |
INSTALLATION | Front Face | |
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Figure 3 - Minimum Clearances (Top View)
FULL | FLUSH | Ceiling |
INSTALLATION |
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PROJECTION |
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| 42" (1067mm) | |
INSTALLATION |
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| Min. Clearance | |
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| from Opening to |
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| Ceiling |
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| 0" Clearance |
1" (25mm) Min.
Clearance to
"B" Vent’s Outer Pipe
Maintain 2" (51mm) Min.
Clearance to the Transition
Pipe as Measured at the
Outer Vent Collar
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Figure 2 - Possible Locations for Installing Appliance
0" Clearance to Wood or Noncombustible Flooring
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DO NOT BLOCK OR OBSTRUCT OPENINGS
*Required Air Spaces are Indicated with
an "*". Do Not Pack with Insulation or Any Other Material
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearances (Front View)
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