5 Framing and Clearances

A. Select Appliance Location

When selecting a location for the appliance it is important to consider the required clearances to walls (see Figure 5.1).

WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate clearance around air openings and for service access. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.

NOTICE: Illustrations reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. Actual installation may vary due to individual design preference.

1 in. (25 mm) min. appliance

to combustibles

44 in.

(1118 mm)

44 in.

(1118 mm)

Drywall

39-3/4 in.

(1010 mm)

39-3/4 in.

(1010 mm)

40-3/4 in.

(1035 mm)

Alcove

Installation

19-1/4 in.

(486 mm)

48in.

(1219 mm)

maximum

In addition to these framing dimensions, also reference the following sections:

•Clearances and Mantel Projections (Sections 3.C. and 3.D.)

•Vent Clearances and Framing (Section 6)

39-3/4 in.

(1010 mm)

19-1/4 in.

486 mm

Framing dimensions are the same with or without outside air.

Figure 5.1 Appliance Locations

B. Construct the Appliance Chase

A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the gas appliance and/or its vent system. In cooler climates the vent should enclosed inside the chase.

NOTICE: Treatment of ceiling firestops and wall shield firestops and construction of the chase may vary with the type of building. These instructions are not substitutes for the requirements of local building codes. Therefore, you MUST check local building codes to determine the requirements to these steps.

Chases should be constructed in the manner of all out- side walls of the home to prevent cold air drafting prob- lems. The chase should not break the outside building envelope in any manner.

Walls, ceiling, base plate and cantilever floor of the chase should be insulated. Vapor and air infiltration barriers should be installed in the chase as per regional codes for the rest of the home. Additionally, in regions where cold air infiltration may be an issue, the inside surfaces may be sheetrocked and taped for maximum air tightness. To further prevent drafts, the wall shield and ceiling fire- stops should be caulked with high temperature caulk to seal gaps. Gas line holes and other openings should be caulked with high temp caulk or stuffed with unfaced insulation. If the appliance is being installed on a cement slab, a layer of plywood may be placed underneath to prevent conducting cold up into the room.

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