Step 1

Step 1

Locating the

Fireplace

The diagram below shows space and clearance requirements for locating a fireplace within a room.

Figure 4. Fireplace Dimensions, Locations, and Space Requirements

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Installing the Fireplace

Clearance Requirements

The top, back, and sides of the fireplace are defined by stand-offs.

Minimum Clearances from the Fireplace to

Combustible Materials

Glass

 

Back of

Sides of

Top of

 

Front

Floor

Fireplace

Fireplace

Fireplace

Ceiling

 

 

 

 

 

 

36 inches

0

1/2 inch

1/2 inch

3-1/2 inches

31 inches

(914 mm)

 

(13 mm)

(13 mm)

(89 mm)

(787 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The minimum clearance to a perpendicular wall extending past the face of the fireplace is one inch (25 mm).

For 6000 Series Models, the back of the fireplace may be recessed 21-1/2 inches (546 mm) into combustible construction.

For the 8000 DVTFL, the back of the fireplace may be recessed 24-7/8 inches (641 mm) into combustible construction.

For the SL-42DVT, the back of the fireplace may be recessed 16 1/2-inches (419mm) into combustible construction.

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