Step 2 Framing The Fireplace - Heat & Glo 6000TRS-CE Installer's Manual

Step 2
Framing the
Fireplace
cauTiON
WALL
STUD
14 cm
Figure 4. Framing Dimensions
Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is
set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommodate
wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The diagram
below shows framing reference dimensions.
measure fireplace DimeNsiONs, aND verify
framiNG meThODs aND wall cOveriNG
DeTails, befOre framiNG cONsTrucTiON
beGiNs.
E*
D*
Framing should be
constructed of 2 X 4
lumber or heavier.
8 cm
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE
IS DEFINED BY 8 CM ABOVE
THE ELBOW FOR THE ENTIRE
WIDTH AND DEPTH (BEHIND
THE FRONT HEADER) OF
THE FIREBOX.
A B C
107 cm 102 cm 56 cm
Heat & Glo • 6000TRS-CE • 2049-900 Rev. R • 3/13
*
B
C
A
* Note: Dimension B taken from fin-
ished hearth frame. Dimensions D
and E taken from bottom of unit.
D E
68,3 cm 106 cm
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