Step 2 Framing The Fireplace - Heat & Glo 6000TRXI-IPI Owner's Manual

Step 2. Framing the Fireplace
Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is
set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommo-
date wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The dia-
gram below shows framing reference dimensions.
B
A
A. ............. 42"*
B. ......... 38 1/2"
C. ............... 22"
D. ......... 42 3/4"
E. ......... 27 7/8"
Shows center of 10" x 12" vent framing
holes for top and rear venting. The center
of the hole is one (1) inch (25.4mm) above
the center of the horizontal vent pipe.
Figure 3. Framing Dimensions
C
E D
1/2" CLEARANCE
FROM BOTH SIDES
OF FIREPLACE
TO COMBUSTIBLE
FRAMING
MEMBER
Heat & Glo • 6000TRXI-IPI • 386-901 Rev. I • 1/06
CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND
VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING
DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING.
Noncombustible zone is defined
by 3" above the elbow for the
entire width and depth (behind
the front header) of the firebox.
WALL
STUD
3 1/2"
Framing should be constructed of
2 X 4 lumber or heavier.
1/2" CLEARANCE FROM BACK OF FIREPLACE TO COMBUSTIBLE
0" CLEARANCE
3
"
0" CLEARANCE TO
FRAMING MEMBER
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