Clearances - Empire Comfort Systems OP36FP32MN-3 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Top Framing and Finishing: Combustible framing materials
requires 3/4 inch across top of unit. See Figure 7.
Sidewall Clearances: The clearance from the inside of the
fireplace to perpendicular combustible side wall must not be
less than 6 inches. See Figure 8.
Fireplace Face Clearance: For the first 1-3/4 inch back from
face leave 3/8 inch side clearance. See Figure 8.
Fireplace Side and Back Clearances: The fireplace outer
casing side (after the first 1-3/4 inch mentioned above) and
back flanges are zero clearance to combustibles.
Fireplace Front Clearance: Leave at least 36 inches clearance
from the front of the fireplace into the room.
Ceiling Clearances: The ceiling height must not be less than
84 inches from the floor. See Figure 9.
Mantel Clearances: Vent free fireplace models must use the
hood supplied with the fireplace, or the optional extension
hood available for each model. If a combustible mantel is
installed, it must meet the clearance requirements detailed
below.
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CLEARANCES

OUTER WRAPPER
FIREBOX WALL
(TOP VIEW)
FRONT FACE (SIDE)
3/8" GAP REQUIRED
BOTH SIDES
2 X 4
TOP PLATE
Figure 7 - Clearances to Combustibles
FIREBOX
3"
MAX.
PERPENDICULAR
SIDE WALL
Figure 8
COMBUSTIBLE
FINISHED WALL
OR MANTEL
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD OR FACING
3/4" GAP REQUIRED
ACROSS ENTIRE TOP
OF FIREPLACE
COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS ALLOWED
IN SHADED AREAS
45°
6"
MIN.
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