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Fireplace Placement Requirements
Floor Load
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The fireplace and block-in (60 4x8x16 nominal size blocks) weigh approximately 1200 lbs., or 130
lbs. per square foot. Heavy facing, such as brick or stone, will increase the floor load.
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The fireplace is shipped with a lifting handle on each side. After the fireplace is in place, remove
these handles.
Clearances
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Fireplace should be located such that no doors, drapes, furniture or other combustibles can be placed
close or swing closer than the minimum 36" clearance. Due to the high heat output of this fireplace,
choose a location away from high traffic areas.
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Fireplace must be placed so the vents below and above the glass do not become blocked
+ Determining the exact placement of the fireplace is crucial for construction and safety purposes.
Such factors as facing material depth, masonry enclosure size, and chimney location all factor in to
the final location of the fireplace.
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The illustration below outlines fireplace placement requirements. The faceplate must be a minimum
29 1/2" in front of any chase framed wall. The fireplace body must maintain a 1" airspace to the
masonry block-in on the sides and back (to be filled with insulation as an expansion buffer). The
masonry block-in must be made with lightweight concrete block (75% pumice) with the nominal
dimensions of 4 by 8 by 16 (actual size is 3 1/2" thick by 7 1/2" tall by 15 1/2" wide). The block-in
must have a minimum thickness of 3 1/2" on the sides and back, 7 1/2" on top, and 11" on bottom.
24"
Typical
With brick facings offsets are
needed to obtain minimum 4 1/2"
horizontal clearance to header.
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Adjacent sidewalls must be a minimum 18" from the side of fireplace
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An ember strip is included with the fireplace. Cut it down to a 36" width then place it below the
front edge of the fireplace.
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Required 6" Cooling Vent (Optional Location)
CHASE FRAMED WALL
2" Min.
3 1/2" Min.
1" Min.
FIREPLACE XTRORDINAIR
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MASONRY BLOCK-IN
1" fiberglass insulation for expansion
buffer on both sides, top, and back
)
Blocked-in
Blower Box
(Optional
Placement)
29 1/2" Min.
3 1/2"
Adjacent Sidewall
26" Best
18" Min.
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