
INSTALLATION
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Fireplace Clearances
WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 7. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling and joining wall.
If your fireplace is to be used with an optional mantel, the installation instructions included with your mantel shows an 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 Accessories, page 31).
If your fireplace is to be recessed into the wall, see
CAUTION: If you install the fireplace in a home garage
•fireplacepilotandburnermust 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, inspection and service
•in coldest part of room
An optional blower kit is available from your dealer. See Accessories, page 31. If planning to use blower, follow instructions provided with blower for power source.
Minimum Clearances For Side
Combustible 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 com- bustible material must be 4" from the side of the fireplace opening (see Figure 7).
B.Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 36".
C.For mantel clearances, see Figure 11 on page 12.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Top 36", Left and Right Sides 6",
Bottom and Rear 0", Front 36"
Example
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*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
Figure 7 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
| Actual | Framing |
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Height | 26" | 26 7/8" |
Front Width | 26 3/4" | 26 7/8" |
Depth | 14 1/4" | 15 1/4" |
1.Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 8, page 11, for the rough opening. If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 9, page 11, for the rough opening. The height is 26 7/8" which is the same as the wall opening above.
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