B.Framing the Heater

Framing can be built before or after the heater is set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommodate wall coverings and heater facing material. The diagram below shows framing reference dimensions.

CAUTION: MEASURE HEATER DIMENSIONS AND VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVER- ING DETAILS, BEFORE FRAMING CONSTRUCTION BEGINS.

Framing should be constructed of 2 X 4 lumber or heavier.

The framing headers may rest on the heater standoffs.

B*

C

A

E*

D*

76 mm

WALL

STUD

86 mm

NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE IS DEFINED BY 76MM ABOVE THE ELBOW FOR THE ENTIRE WIDTH AND DEPTH (BEHIND THE FRONT HEADER) OF THE FIREBOX.

A B C D E

42-1/8 in. 38-19/32 in. 22-1/16 in. 26-7/8 in. 47-3/4 in. (1070mm) (980mm) (560mm) (684mm) (1060mm)

* NOTE: Dimension B taken from finished hearth frame. Dimensions D and E taken from bottom of unit.

FIGURE 1.3 Framing Dimensions

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