Heat & Glo LifeStyle 6000TRS-CE manual Step Framing Fireplace

Step 2

Framing the

Fireplace

CAUTION

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

MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS, AND VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING DETAILS, BEFORE FRAMING CONSTRUCTION BEGINS.

WALL

STUD

14 cm

D* E*

B *

C

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

A

8 cm

NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE			* Note: Dimension B taken from fin-
				ished hearth frame. Dimensions D
IS DEFINED BY 8 CM ABOVE
THE ELBOW FOR THE ENTIRE				and E taken from bottom of unit.
WIDTH AND DEPTH (BEHIND
THE FRONT HEADER) OF
THE FIREBOX.
	A	B	C	D	E
	107 cm	102 cm	56 cm	68,3 cm	106 cm

Figure 4. Framing Dimensions

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