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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued
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" Typ.
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2
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" Typ.
1
2
Figure 10 - Raised Hearth Extension
MANTEL CLEARANCES
Woodwork such as wood trims, mantels or any other combustible
material projecting from the front face must not be placed within 9"
of firebox effective opening.
Combustible materials above and projecting more than 1
firebox front face (see Figure 11) must not be placed less than 12"
from effective opening of the firebox (NFPA 211, Section - Clearance
from Combustible Material).
Mantels or any other combustible material may also come up to the
side edge of the black metal face of the firebox only if the projection
from the front face falls within limits shown in Figure 12.
Drywall
Combustible
Materials
33°
6" Nom.
(15.2 cm)
12" Min.
(30.4 cm)
9" Min.
(22.8 cm)
Front
Face
Fireplace Front View
Figure 11 - Mantel Clearances to Combustible Materials
Top View of Fireplace
Drywall
4"
(Approx.)
(10.1 cm) 33°
Nom.
Figure 12 - Mantel Clearances to Metal Face
126613-01B
Noncombustible
Hearth
Extension
8" Max.
"Z" Type Ember
Protector
Noncombustible
Hearth Extension
"k" Factor
.84
Ember Protector
/
" from the
1
2
2" X 4" Stud
Fireplace Side View
3" Nom.
(7.6 cm)
1
1
/
" Max.
2
(3.8 cm)
Seal Gaps with
Noncombustible
Mortar or Adhesive
2
3
/
" Max.
4
(6.98 cm)
Combustible
4
/
"
3
8
Material Must
Min.
Not Overlap
(11.1 cm)
6" Nom.
Black Metal
(15.2 cm)
Front Face
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VENTING INSTALLATION
OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT (MODELS AK4 OR AK4F)
The installation of an outside air kit should be performed during
the rough framing of the fireplace due to the nature of it's
location. Outside combustion air is accessed through and exterior
wall (AK4) or a vented crawl space (AK4F). See Figure 13 and
Accessories on page 16.
Avoid installing outside air eyebrow in areas where inlet opening
may be blocked by snow, bushes or other obstacles. It should also
be located beyond the reach of children.
CAUTION: Combustion air inlet ducts shall not
terminate in attic space.
The maximum height for the air vent can not exceed
3 feet below the flue gas outlet of the termination.
For further details on installation of outside air kit, please refer to
instructions included with air kit. For operating instructions, please
refer to your owner's manual.
Secure to Collars with Metal Tape, Screws
or Straps (Min. of 1/4" x 20" in size)
Air Inlet
Location
Must Allow
For Bushes
or Snow
Vented Crawl Space (Check
Local Codes Before Installing in a
Vented Crawl Space)
Figure 13 - Air Kit Installation
CHIMNEY PIPE
WARNING: Label part number 900599-01 must
be applied by the installer to all chimney pipe
sections but is not required on sections that will
be visible after the installation is complete. Label
must wrap around the circumference of the pipe.
See accessories, page 17 for Kit F2659.
Air Inlet
Vent Hood
Eyebrow
Required for
Wall Installation
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