Clearances And Height Requirements; Fireplace Enclosure Framing - Regency Z2510L Owners & Installation Manual

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TIONS IN TECHNIQUES AND CON-
STRUCTION MATERIAL DESCRIBED
IN THIS MANUAL MAY CREATE A
FIRE HAZARD AND VOID REGEN-
CY'S WARRANTY.
The WarmHearth main unit consists of the
following:
1) The main fire box and heat exchanger
2) The large door with ceramic glass
3) A full brick lining and flue baffle
4) The upper and lower louvers
5) The insulated outside air duct
6) The hearth extension floor protector used
for flush mount installations
7) Hearth Safety Strip
8) The internal blowers system (optional)
9) A Furnace Damper Control (optional)
10) The Masonry Retainer Kit (Optional)
11) Furnace Blower (optional)
CLEARANCES
AND HEIGHT
REQUIREMENTS
The WarmHearth may be placed on or near
construction materials. The combustion air kit,
fire stop spacer and roof flashings (not chase
flashings) may be placed directly on or against
Regency Z2510 WarmHearth
normal construction materials. The chimney
requires a minimum 2 in. (50 mm) clearance. A
combustible mantle (to a depth of 10 in.) may be
installed no closer than 18 in. (457 mm) above
the warm air vent.
The chimney must be enclosed when installed
in or passing through a living area where
combustible material or people may come in
contact with it. This is important to prevent
possible personal injury or fire hazard.
For any further information, please call your
dealer. Special restrictions apply to the front
and facing of the fireplace and nearby walls.
WARNING: If insulation is used, do not place the
unit against it. Insulation or vapor barriers, if
used, must be secured to assure insulation and
vapor barriers remain in place and do not affect
the required air spaces.
WARNING: Do not pack or fill required air
spaces with insulation or other material. No
material of any kind is allowed in these areas.
No Combustibles on Face of Unit
Combustibles May Not Extend to
Unit Face
Do not notch wallboard around
standoffs
Clearances to Combustibles
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
1) Do not insulate the chase cavity with blown
or fill type insulation materials.
2) Local codes may not require firestopping at
the ceiling level for outside chase installa-
tions; however, it is recommended for safe-
ty and the reduction of heat loss.
3) We recommend that you insulate at least the
first floor of the chase to prevent heat loss.
4) Some local codes require 1 hour fire rating
on one or all sides of fire chases. Check
with your local authorities.
FIREPLACE
ENCLOSURE FRAMING
As per the diagram, the framing of the main
enclosure should not infringe on the area above
the fireplace to the ceiling level. The rear and
side walls as well as the face above the
fireplace must not extend into the area above
the unit. The only structure allowed above the
unit is on the stand-offs at the front of the unit
supporting the header.
The enclosure walls can be framed using any
suitable material (2 x 4 - 2 x 6 studs, plywood,
gyproc, etc.), 2 x 6 is not acceptable for header.
Normally, framing will be set back to allow
sheathing to be flush with the front of the
fireplace.
Framing Specifications
When framing in the header (directly above the
fireplace) DO NOT bring any combustible
material lower than the top of the stand-offs.
Be sure to seal the space between the fire-
place and the enclosure above with Wonder-
board, Durock or other similar non-combustible
sheeting to prevent hot air from entering the
enclosure.
CAUTION: ONLY NON-COMBUSTI-
BLE MATERIAL LIKE EXPANDED
METAL OR CONCRETE BOARDS
SUCH AS WONDERBOARD AND
DUROCK ETC. MAY BE USED IN THE
SPACE BETWEEN THE UNIT AND
THE FRAMING.
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