INSTALLATION

CLEARANCES

The clearances listed below are Minimum distances unless otherwise stated:

A major cause of chimney related fires is failure to maintain required clearances (air space) to combustible materials. It is of the greatest importance that this fireplace and vent system be installed only in accordance with these instructions.

Clearance to Combustibles from:

 

Back

0"

(0mm)

Side

0"

(0mm)

Floor

0"

(0mm)

NOTE: The minimum floor clearance must be maintained from the top surface of the carpeting, tile, etc.

Minimum Clearance from Top of Unit to:

Mantel* Minimum 7" (177mm) Ceiling from top of unit. 32" (1016mm)

Side Wall Clearance

 

 

Flush Front

6"

(152mm)

Horizontal Vent Clearances

 

 

Top

2-1/2" (64mm)

Side

1-1/2" (38mm)

Bottom

1-1/2" (38mm)

Vertical Vent Clearances

1-1/4" (32mm)

Alcove Clearances**:

 

 

Max. Depth

36"

(914mm)

Min. Width

48"

1219mm)

Min. Height

72"

1829mm)

*see mantle clearance instructions in the "Combustible Mantels " section.

MANTEL LEG

CLEARANCES

Combustible mantel leg clearances as per diagram below:

Maximum 1-1/2" projection at 2" minimum clearance.

FRAMING AND

FINISHING

1)Determine the total thickness of facing material (e.g. drywall plus ceramic tiles) to allow the fi nished surface to be fl ush with the front of the unit. Total facing thickness can vary from 1/2" (13mm) to 1-1/4" (32mm) thick.

2)Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing material. The framed opening is 37-1/4" high x 36-1/4" wide x 17-3/8" deep (946mm high x 921mm wide x 441mm deep).

Framing Dimensions

A B C D

36-1/4" 37-1/4" 17-3/8" 46-1/2"*

921mm 946mm 441mm 1181mm*

*'D' is Minimum height to combustible materials including the Minimum 2-1/2" (64mm) Top clearance to the Horizontal Vent.

WARNING:

Fire hazard is an extreme risk if these clearances are not adhered to.

It is of greatest importance that this fireplace and vent system be installed only in accordance with these instructions.

Install Side Nailing Strips, Top Facing Support, and Top Standoffs before unit is slipped into position. See the "Unit Aseembly Prior to Installation" section for assembly details.

3)For exterior walls, insulate the enclosure to the same degree as the rest of the house, apply vapour barrier and drywall, as per local installation codes. (Do not insulate the fireplace itself.)

4)The top of the unit must not be closer than 32" (813mm) to the ceiling.

he HeatWave Duct Kit has different clearance and framing

equirements, check the HeatWave manual for details.

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Regency G36D installation manual Mantel LEG Clearances, Framing Finishing