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Installing the Fireplace
Step 1
Locating the
Fireplace
The diagram below shows space and clearance requirements for locating a fireplace within a room.
MODEL | A | B | C | D | E | |
6000TR & | 42 | 22 | 37 1/8 | 52 1/2 | 74 1/4 | |
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42 | 22 | 35 1/4 | 49 3/4 | 70 3/8 | ||
6000ARCH | 42* | 22 | 35 1/4 | 49 3/4 | 70 3/8 |
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* SURROUND IN FRONT OF FINISHED WALL
**SURROUND FLUSH WITH FINISHED WALL. NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN INCHES.
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Figure 3. Fireplace Dimensions, Locations, and
Space Requirements
Clearance Requirements
The top, back, and sides of the fireplace are defined by
Minimum Clearances from the Fireplace to
Combustible Materials
Glass |
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Front | Floor | Fireplace | Fireplace | Fireplace | Ceiling |
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36 inches | 0 | 1/2 inch | 1/2 inch | 31 inches | |
(914 mm) |
| (13 mm) | (13 mm) | (89 mm) | (787 mm) |
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The minimum clearance to a perpendicular wall extend- ing past the face of the fireplace is one inch (25 mm).
The back of the fireplace may be recessed 21 1/2 inches (546 mm) into combustible construction.
