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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.
Shows center of 10” x 12” vent framing holes for top and rear venting. The center of the hole is one (1) inch (25.4mm) above the center of the horizontal vent pipe.
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Figure 3. Framing Dimensions
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B. | ................ 46” |
C. | ................ 22” |
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Framing should be constructed of 2 X 4 lumber or heavier.
Clearance to Hearth Extension
If you want to use a
FRONT EDGE | 1” (BUILT INTO UNIT) | |
OF ASH LIP | ||
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12” |
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4” |
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3” MIN.
WOOD OR OTHER | NO COMBUSTIBLES | BOTTOM |
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COMBUSTIBLE | IN THIS ZONE | OF FIREPLACE | MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE |
FLOOR OR PLATFORM |
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| MATERIAL |
(4” Minimum to top surface of combustible floor or floor covering).
Figure 4. Clearance to an exposed combustible hearth extension
MARBLE, GRANITE, TILE OR |
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OTHER | FRONT EDGE | |
HEARTH EXTENSION | ||
OF ASH LIP | ||
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12” |
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1” |
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WOOD OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE |
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FLOOR OR PLATFORM | BOTTOM OF FIREPLACE | |
Figure 5. Clearance to covered combustible hearth extension | ||
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