FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
SELECTING LOCATION
To determine the safest and most efficient location for the fireplace, you must take into consideration the following guidelines:
1.The location must allow for proper clear- ances (see Figures 1 and 2).
2.Consider a location where the fireplace will not be affected by drafts, air condition- ing ducts, windows or doors.
3.A location that avoids the cutting of joists or roof rafters will make installation easier.
4.An outside air kit is available with this fireplace (see Optional Outside Air Kit on page 6).
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES
Back and sides of fireplace 3/4" minimum*
Floor**0" minimum Perpendicular wall to opening 12" minimum
Top spacers | 0" minimum |
Mantel clearances | see Mantels, page 5 |
Chimney outer pipe surface 1" minimum
*Not required at nailing flanges ** See step 2 of Framing
WARNING: Do not pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials.
Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for Residential Installation
The minimum height of the chimney, measured from the base of the fireplace to the flue gas outlet of the termination, is 14.5 feet for straight flue or a flue with one elbow set. The maximum distance between elbows is 6 feet. For systems with two elbow sets, the minimum height is 22 feet. The maximum height of any system is 50 feet. This measurement includes the fireplace, chimney sections and the height of the termination assembly at the level of the flue gas outlet (see Figure 18, page 11).
Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for Outdoor Installation
The minimum height of the chimney, measured from the base of the fireplace to the flue gas outlet of the termination, is 8 feet (minimum of 4 feet of chimney pipe sections required for outdoor installation).
FRAMING
1.Frame opening for the fireplace using dimensions shown in Figures 1 and 2.
2.If fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or any combustible material other than wood flooring, the fireplace must be installed upon a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace.
3.Set fireplace directly in front of this open- ing and slide the unit back until nailing flanges touch the side framing.
4.Check the level of the fireplace and shim with sheet metal if necessary.
5.Before securing fireplace to prepared framing, the ember protector (provided) must be placed between the hearth ex- tension (not supplied) and under bottom front edge of fireplace to protect against glowing embers falling through. If fireplace is to be installed on a raised platform, a Z- type ember protector (not supplied) must be fabricated to fit your required platform height. The ember protector should ex- tend under fireplace a minimum of 1 1/2".
The ember protector should be made of galvanized sheet metal (28 gauge mini- mum) to prevent corrosion.
6.Using screws or nails, secure fireplace to framing through flanges located on the sides of fireplace.
| 43.375" | ||
| 48.25" | 23.50" | |
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| Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions | ||
| 19.466" | MAINTAIN 3/4" | |
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| CLEARANCE AT | |
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| SIDES AND BACK | |
27.527" | 59.264" | OF FIREPLACE | |
3/4" CLEARANCE | |||
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NOT REQUIRED AT
NAILING FLANGES
83.830"
Figure 2 - Corner Installation
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