3Installing the Fireplace
Step 1. Locating the Fireplace
The diagram below shows space and clearance require- ments for locating a fireplace within a room.
A | B | C | D | E |
42” | 22” | 36” | 51” | 72” |
Figure 2. 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
| Inches | mm |
Glass Front | ........................ 36 | 914 |
Floor | 0 | 0 |
Rear | 1/2 | 13 |
Sides | 1/2 | 13 |
Top | 3 1/2 | 89 |
Ceiling* | 31 | 787 |
*The clearance to the ceiling is measured from the top of the unit, excluding the standoffs and collars (see Figure 28).
The distance from the unit to combustible construction is to be measured from the unit outer wrap surface to the combustible construction, NOT from the screw heads that secure the unit together.
Minimum Clearances
from the Vent Pipe to Combustible Materials
| Inches | mm |
Vertical Sections | 1 | 25 |
Horizontal Sections |
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Top | 3 | 75 |
Bottom | 1 | 25 |
Sides | 1 | 25 |
At Wall Firestops |
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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 23 and 24 in this manual.
NOTE: When venting with a 900 elbow as the first vent com- ponent, an area 3” above the horizontal vent, the entire width and depth of the firebox must be free of combustibles (See Figure 3).
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.
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