Hearth and Home Technologies EM-415 - 36, EM-485T - 42 Sidewalls/Surrounds, Frame the Fireplace

C. Sidewalls/Surrounds

•Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 12 in. (305 mm) (may be 24 in) from the fireplace opening.

•Combustible and noncombustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 6.3.

10 3/4 in.

[273 mm]

		Grid represents 1 in. scale
FLUSH			BRICK
FRONT			FRONT
	angle	A
50°		39°	angle

B

					A	B
			Model #		Fireplace Opening	Outside Dimensions
			EM-415	in.	36	42
	4 in.			mm	914	1067
[102 mm]			EM-485	in.	42	48
				mm	1067	1219
		9 3/4 in.
		[248 mm]

12 in.	12 in.
[305 mm]	[305 mm]

Figure 6.3 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening)

D. Frame the Fireplace

Figure 6.4 shows typical framing using combustible materials (2x4 lumber shown).

•Observe all required air space clearances to combustible materials as shown in Figure 6.2.

•Framing across the top of fireplace must be above top standoffs.

2 in. (51 mm) min. air space clearance from chimney.

Note: Framing must be extended straight up, all the way to the ceiling.

C

A

B

Figure 6.4 Framing the Fireplace

Header MUST NOT be notched!

D = extra space needed for outside air connection.

If outside air duct has no bend, this dimension may be reduced as long as minimum clearances are met.

D

Model #		A	B*	C**	D
EM-415	in.	43	23	41 1/2	8
	mm	1092	584	1054	203
EM-485	in.	49	23	41 1/2	8
	mm	1245	584	1054	203

*If interior of chase will be drywalled, add the thickness to this measurement. ** Adjust header height for a raised floor under fireplace.

20 Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev W • 10/08