Section 3: Framing And Clearances A. Selecting Fireplace Location - Quadra-Fire EPA Certified Woodburning Fireplace 7100FP-GD-B Owner's Manual

7100FP EPA Woodburning Fireplace
3
Framing and Clearances
WARNING
Fire Risk
Provide adequate clearances.
• Around air openings
• To combustibles
• For service access.
Locate fireplace away from traffic areas.
A. Selecting Fireplace Location
Several options are available to you when choosing a loca-
tion for your fireplace. This fireplace may be used as a room
divider, installed along a wall, across a corner or used in an
exterior chase. See Figure 10.1.
Locating the fireplace in a basement, near frequently opened
doors, central heat outlets or returns, or other locations of
Note: A minimum 1/2 in. air clearance must be maintained at the
back and 1 in. minimum clearance to the sides of the fireplace
assembly.
Chimney sections at any level require a 2 in. minimum air
space clearance between the framing and chimney sections.
E
F
Model
#7100FP
(Dimensions for
finished walls)
Figure 10.1 Fireplace Locations
Page 10
D
Across a corner
A
C
24 in.
(610mm)
As a
H
room
A
divider
48 in.
(1219mm)
B
G
A B C
41-7/8 16 89-1/2 63-5/16 22-7/16 44-3/4 14-1/16 55-15/16 50-7/8
in.
1063 406 2273
mm
Note:
• Illustrations and photos reflect 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.
considerable air movement can affect the performance and
cause intermittent smoke spillage from the front of the fire-
place when no outside air is used. Outside air must be used
for combustion. The 7100FP comes equipped with an out-
side air inlet to feed combustion air from outside the home,
along with an outside air termination cap. Consideration
should be given to these factors before deciding on a loca-
tion. See Sections 2 and 10.
Note: In addition to these framing dimensions, also reference the
following sections:
• Clearances (Section 3.B.)
• Mantel (Section 8.F.)
• Fireplace Dimensions (Section 12.A.)
In an exterior chase
or projecting into a
garage
Along a wall
F
D E
1608 570 1137
433-1390G
24 in.
(610mm)
A
B
B
I
A
24 in.
(610mm)
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