Heat & Glo LifeStyle BW36 operating instructions Framing the Fireplace

BW36 SERIES WOODBURNING FIREPLACE

No one builds a better fire

WARNING!

TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SAGGING OR LOOSE INSULATION, THE FIREPLACE

MUST NOT BE INSTALLED AGAINST VAPOR BARRIERS OR EXPOSED INSULA- TION. LOCALIZED OVERHEATING COULD OCCUR AND A FIRE COULD RESULT.

2. FRAMING THE FIREPLACE.

Figure 4 shows a typical framing (using 2 x 4 lumber) of the fireplace, assuming combustible materials are used. All required clearances to combustibles around the fireplace must be adhered to. Any framing across the top of the fireplace must be above the level of the hemmed edge along the top of the firebox assembly. Vertical framing at the side of the firebox assembly to which the side nailing flanges are attached must be

perpendicular to the face of the fireplace and may have point contact with the side of the fireplace at the nailing flange. A 1" air clearance must be maintained at the back and sides of the firebox assembly. Chimney Sections at any level require a two inch minimum air space clearance between the framing and chimney section.

2" MIN. AIR SPACE

CLEARANCE TO

ENCLOSURE

POSITION MANTEL

12" ABOVE TOP OF

FIREBOX OPENING.

193/4"

A

335/8"

CAT. #	A
BW36	395/8"
BW36C	395/8"

Figure 4

Framing the Fireplace

Combustible Material. Material made of or surfaced with wood, compressed paper, plant fibers, plastics, or any material capable of igniting and burning, whether flame proofed or not, plastered or unplas- tered.

Non-combustible Material. Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials are those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete, slate, glass or plasters, or combination thereof.

Non-combustible Sealant Material. Sealants that

will not ignite and burn; General Electric RTV103Black, or equivalent. Rutland, Inc. Fireplace Mortar #63, or equivalent.

After completing the framing and applying the facing material (dry wall) over the framing, a non-com- bustible sealant, one-half inch wide maximum, must be used to close off any gaps at the top and sides between the fireplace and facing to prevent cold air leaks.

Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the black metal fireplace front.

WARNING!

DO NOT APPLY FINISHING MATERIALS OVER THE BOTTOM AIR INLET SLOTS NEAR THE GLASS DOOR OPENING ON THE FACE OF THESE FIREPLACES. THIS WILL BLOCK THE FLOW OF COOLING AIR AND MAY CAUSE DANGEROUSLY HIGH TEMPERATURES ON COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES OR ON THE FIREPLACE ITSELF.

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