Design And Installation Considerations; Selecting Fireplace Locations - Heatilator Birmingham BIR50-B Installation Manual

B. Design and Installation Considerations
NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation.
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national codes and regulations.
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installation inspection and permits.
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- Gas supply piping.
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fan, wall switch or remote control - are desired

1. Selecting Fireplace Locations

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deciding on a location.
NOTICE: In addition to these framing dimensions, also
reference the following section:
• Framing and Clearances (Section 3).
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are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.
• Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.
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design preference.
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its products.
NOTICE:
A minimum 1-1/2 in. air clearance at the back and
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tained.
Chimney sections at any level require a 2 in.
minimum air space clearance between the
framing and chimney sections.
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garage
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from fireplace opening to
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1-1/2 in. min. air space
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from fireplace to
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combustible materials.
1/2 in. min. air space at
nailing flanges.
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included for each outside air
connection. If outside air duct has
no bend, this dimension may be
reduced as long as minimum
clearances are met.
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