Minimum Clearances

from the Fireplace to Combustible Materials

 

Inches

mm

Glass Sides or Ends

.......... 36

914

Floor

0

0

Rear Vent

1/2

13

Metal Sides or Ends

.......... 1/2

13

Top

2 1/2

64

Ceiling*

31

787

*The clearance to the ceiling is measured from the top of the unit, excluding the standoffs (see Figures 37 & 38).

The distance from the unit to combustible construction is to be measured from the unit outer wrap surface to the com- bustible construction, NOT from the screw heads that se- cure the unit together.

Minimum Clearances

from the Vent Pipe to Combustible Materials

 

Inches

mm

Vertical Sections

1

25

Horizontal Sections

 

 

Top

3

75

Bottom

1

25

Sides

1

25

At Wall Firestops

 

 

Top

2 1/2

63.7

Bottom

1/2

13

Sides

1

25

For minimum clearances, see the direct vent termination clearance diagrams on pages 31 and 32 in this manual.

Step 2. Framing the Fireplace

Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommo- date wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The dia- gram below shows framing reference dimensions.

CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING.

!WARNING: FRAMING DIMENSIONS ASSUME USE OF 1/2 INCH THICK WALL COVERING

MATERIALS ON EXTERIOR OF FRAMING ONLY AND NO SHEETROCK ON INTERIOR OF FRAMING.

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Pier-HVB-IPI, ST-HVB-IPI specifications

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