FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
SELECTING LOCATION
To determine safest and most efficient location for fireplace, you must take into consideration the following guidelines:
1.Location must allow for proper clearances (see Figures 1 and 2).
2.Consider a location where fireplace will not be affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors.
3.A location that avoids 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 7).
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 6 | |
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 Minimum height of chimney, measured from base of fireplace to flue gas outlet of termina- tion, is 14.5 feet for straight flue or a flue with one elbow set. Maximum distance between elbows is 6 feet. For systems with two elbow sets, minimum height is 22 feet. Maximum height of any system is 50 feet. This measure-
3.Set fireplace directly in front of this open- ing and slide unit back until nailing flanges touch side framing.
4.Check level of fireplace and shim with sheet metal if necessary.
5.Before securing fireplace to prepared framing, ember protector must be placed between hearth extension (not included) 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
minimum of 1 1/2". Ember protector should be made of galvanized sheet metal (28 gauge minimum) to prevent corrosion.
6.Using screws or nails, secure fireplace to framing through flanges located on sides of fireplace.
37.625"
44.25" | 22" |
Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions
Maintain 3/4"
Clearance at
15 7/8" Sides and
ment includes fireplace, chimney sections and height of termination assembly at level of flue gas outlet (see Figure 18, page 11).
FRAMING
22 1/2" 52 1/2"
Back of
Fireplace
1.Frame opening for fireplace using dimen- sions 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, fireplace must be installed upon a metal or wood panel extending full width and depth of fireplace.
3/4" Clearance Not 
Required at Nailing Flanges
72 7/8"
Figure 2 - Corner Installation
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