Framing And Clearances; Selecting Fireplace Location - Heatilator I80 Owner's Manual Installation And Operation

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Framing and Clearances

WARNING
Fire Risk
Provide adequate clearances.• Around air
openings
• To combustibles
• For service access.
Locate fi replace away from traffi c areas.
A. Selecting Fireplace Location
Several options are available to you when choosing a loca-
tion for your fi replace. This fi replace may be used as a room
divider, installed along a wall, across a corner or used in an
exterior chase. See Figure 3.1.
21-1/2 in.
(546 mm)
46-3/8 in.
(1178 mm)
As a room
(1219 mm)
Note:
1-1/2 in. (38 mm) min.
distance from fireplace to
combustible materials.
Figure 3.1 Fireplace Locations
65-5/8 in.
(1667 mm)
51-1/2
Across a
(1308 mm)
corner
92-3/4 in.
(2356 mm)
28-1/2 in.
(724 mm)
divider
59
(1499 mm)
48 in.
Heatilator • I80 • 4013-023 Rev R • 10/06
Note:
• Illustrations and photos refl ect typical installations
and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.
• Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.
• Actual installation/appearance may vary due to
individual design preference.
• Hearth & Home Technologies reserves the right to
alter its products.
Locating the fi replace in a basement, near frequently opened
doors, central heat outlets or returns, or other locations of
considerable air movement can affect the performance and
cause intermittent smoke spillage from the front of the fi re-
place. Consideration should be given to these factors before
deciding on a location. See Sections 2 and 10.
51-1/2
(1308 mm)
In an exterior chase
or projecting into a
garage
Along a wall
59
(1499mm)
Note: In addition to these
framing dimensions,
also reference the
following sections:
• Clearances (Section
3.B.)
• Mantel Projections
(Section 8.C)
• Fireplace Dimensions
(Section 12.A.)
28-1/2 in.
(724 mm)
24 in.
(610 mm)
5/8 in. (16 mm)
all configurations
28-1/2 in.
(724 mm)
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