Constructing The Appliance Chase; Clearances - Heat & Glo Soho24B Owner's Manual

C. Constructing the Appliance Chase
A chase is a vertical boxlike structure built to enclose the
gas appliance and/or its vent system. Vertical vents that
run on the outside of a building may be, but are not re-
quired to be, installed inside a chase.
Construction of the chase may vary with the type of build-
ing. These instructions are not substitutes for the require-
ments of local building codes. Local building codes MUST
be checked.
Chases should be constructed in the manner of all out-
side walls of the home to prevent cold air drafting prob-
lems. The chase should not break the outside building
envelope in any manner.
Walls, ceiling, base plate and cantilever fl oor of the chase
should be insulated. Vapor and air infi ltration barriers
should be installed in the chase as per regional codes for
the rest of the home. Additionally, in regions where cold
air infi ltration may be an issue, the inside surfaces may be
sheetrocked and taped for maximum air tightness.
To further prevent drafts, the wall shield and ceiling fi re-
stops should be caulked with high temperature caulk to
seal gaps. Gas line holes and other openings should be
caulked with high temp caulk or stuffed with unfaced insu-
lation. If the appliance is being installed on a cement slab,
a layer of plywood may be placed underneath to prevent
conducting cold up into the room.
B
D
A
Rough Rough
Opening Opening
(Vent Pipe) (Height)
8-5/8
Inches
219 1118
mm
Figure 3.2 Clearances to Combustibles
8
A
C
E
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
B C D E
Rough Rough Minimum
Opening Opening Platform
(Depth) (Width) Height
44 11-1/2 29-5/8
292 752 76
Heat & Glo • Soho24B • 2137-900 Rev. H • 10/08
D. Clearances
The Soho24B requires an elevated platform construction
to accommodate the Studio fronts, which are larger than
the appliance.
G
K
F G
Clearance Combustible
to Ceiling Floor
3 28 0
711 0
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Odor Risk.
• Install appliance on hard metal or wood surfaces
extending full width and depth of appliance.
• Do NOT install appliance directly on carpeting,
vinyl, tile or any combustible material other than
wood.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
• Construct chase to all clearance specifi cations
in manual.
• Locate and install appliance to all clearance
specifi cations in manual.
CAUTION
H
J
:
H I
Combustible Behind
Flooring Appliance Appliance
0 1/2
0 13
F
I
J K
Sides of Front of
Appliance
1/2 36
13 914