| Side |
A | Wall |
B | |
C | C |
| D |
ST253b
Encore 1450
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| 7/16” Durock® | |
36" | Use recommended | (or equivalent) | |
spaced 1” off | |||
Max. | floor protection | ||
wood studs on | |||
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| noncombustible | |
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| spacers | |
| 48" Min. | ST502 | |
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Fig. 17 Floor plan. Sheetrock on front face butts to Durock® (or equivalent) alcove lining.
Fireplace and Mantel Trim Clearances
| Unprotected | Protected | ||
A. Mantel | 38” | (965 mm) | 22” | (559 mm) |
B. Top Trim | 27” | (686 mm) | 20” | (508 mm |
C. Side Trim | 10” | (254 mm) |
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D. Side Wall | 18” | (457 mm) | 8” | (203 mm) |
Fig. 16 Maintain clearances to combustible components of the mantelpiece.
Alcove Installations
Because of their restricted air flow and heat reten- tion characteristics, alcove installations have specific construction requirements and special clearances. No rear stove or chimney connector heat shields are used in alcove installations. Bottom heat shield requirements remain the same as for other installations.
ALCOVE INSTALLATION OF THE ENCORE IS NOT PERMITTED IN CANADA.
Construction Requirements
Joist Shield (Supplied by Chimney Manufac- turer)
Metal
Stud
1” Air gap top to bottom, on both sides and back wall
Combustible facing may overlap metal studs by 1”
7/16” Durock® (or equivalent)
The following illustrations show noncombustible ceiling framing and maximum and minimum permitted dimen- sions for alcove construction.
ST503
Fig. 18 Alcove side section.
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