Minimum Clearances from the Vent Pipe to
Combustible Materials
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(75 mm) | (25 mm) | (25 mm) | (25 mm) | (63.7 mm) | (13 mm) | (25 mm) | |
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Step 2
Framing the
Fireplace
For minimum clearances, see the direct vent termination clearance diagrams on pages 28 and 30 in this manual.
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.
CAUTION | MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS, AND |
| VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL |
| COVERING DETAILS, BEFORE FRAMING |
| CONSTRUCTION BEGINS. |
SHOWS CENTER OF12" X 12" |
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VENT FRAMING HOLES FOR |
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TOP & REAR VENTING. |
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6000TR | 42 | 38 1/4 | 22 | 42 | 26 1/4 |
6000XLS | 42 | 38 1/4 | 22 | N/A | 26 1/4 |
42 | 38 1/4 | 22 | 42 | N/A | |
6000ARCH | 42* | 41 7/8 | 22 | 53 5/8 | N/A |
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** SURROUND FLUSH WITH FINISHED WALL |
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Figure 4. Framing Dimensions |
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