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5.0 FRAMING

IN ORDER TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF EXPOSED INSULATION OR VAPOUR BARRIER COMING
IN CONTACT WITH THE APPLIANCE BODY, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE WALLS OF THE
APPLIANCE ENCLOSURE BE " FINISHED" (I.E.: DRYWALL / SHEETROCK), AS YOU WOULD FINISH
ANY OTHER OUTSIDE WALL OF A HOME. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT CLEARANCE TO
A MINIMUM OF 6" (152mm) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IS REQUIRED TO BOTH SIDES OF THE
APPLIANCE, SEE "MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES" SECTION.
DO NOT BUILD SHELVES OR CUPBOARDS INTO THE AREA ABOVE THE APPLIANCE.
OBJECTS PLACED IN FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE KEPT A MINIMUM OF 48" (1219mm)
* Allow for fi nished fl oor and hearth thickness when setting these dimensions.
** When constructing the enclosure allow for fi nishing material thickness and to maintain clearances.
COMBUSTIBLES IS MAINTAINED WITHIN THE CAVITY.
AWAY FROM THE FRONT FACE OF THE APPLIANCE.
51"
(1295mm) *
31"
(787mm)**
50" (1270mm)
61 ½"
(1562mm)
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