Step 1
Locating the
Fireplace
The diagram below shows space and clearance requirements for locating a fireplace within a room.
MODELS | A | B | C | D | E |
8000TVC | 49 | 22 | 39 1/2 | 56 | 79 |
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Installing the Fireplace
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
Glass |
| Back of | Sides of | Top of |
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Front | Floor | Fireplace | Fireplace | Fireplace | Ceiling |
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36 inches | 0 | 1/2 inch | 1/2 inch | 31/2 inches (89mm) | 31 inches |
(914 mm) |
| (13 mm) | (13 mm) |
| (787 mm) |
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The minimum clearance to a perpendicular wall extending past the face of the fireplace is one inch (25mm).
The minimum clearance from the top face of the fireplace to combustible finishing materials such as drywall, is one inch (25mm).
The back of the fireplace may be recessed 21 1/2 inches (546mm) into combustible construction.
Minimum Clearances from the
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