Empire Comfort Systems DVCP32BP30N-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual page 22

Framing - In the Wall
Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is set
in place. Framing should be positioned to accommodate wall
covering and fireplace facing material. The fireplace framing should
be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber. The framing headers may rest on
the fireplace standoffs. Refer to Figure 40 for minimum framing
dimensions.
CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND VERIFY
FRAMING METHODS, AND WALL COVERING DETAILS BEFORE
FRAMING CONSTRUCTION BEGINS.
Framing dimension "A" includes a three inch clearance for
standoffs on firebox. After installing firebox into framing,
the finished wall surface must cover the three inch opening
above the firebox.
Note: For finishing to top of fireplace, refer to Figure 41.
DVCP32
"A" 38-5/8"
(981 mm)
"B" 34-5/8"
(879 mm)
"C" 15-3/4"
(400 mm)
Finishing
Finish the walls with the material of your choice. Figure 29 on
page 18 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum
horizontal dimensions of mantels or other combustible projections
above the top front edge of the fireplace.
Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the black
fireplace front.
Warning: When finishing the fireplace never obstruct
or modify the air inlet/outlet louvers in any manner.
Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the
combustion chamber.
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INSTALLATION (continued)
DVCP36 DVCP42
38-5/8" 40-5/8""
(981 mm) (1032 mm)
37-5/8" 43-5/8"
(956 mm) (1108 mm)
15-3/4" 15-3/4"
(400 mm) (400 mm)
Figure 40
Caution: If the joints between the finished wall and the fireplace sur-
round (top and sides) are sealed, a 300 Degree F minimum sealant
material must be used. These joints are not required to be sealed.
Only non-combustible material (using 300 Degree F minimum adhe-
sive if needed), can be applied as facing to the fireplace surround.
Flush Wall Installation
2 X 4
HEADER
STAND OFF
Note: If interior of chase requires drywall per local code, 2 x 4 Header
must be reduced to 2 x 2.
NOTE: If the Interior of the chase is required by local code to
be dry walled the face wall above the fireplace must be built
with 2 x 2 lumber to meet clearances.
Figure 41a
FINISHED WALL
JOINT BETWEEN FINISHED
WALL AND UNIT SEALED
WITH 300° F, 149° C SEALANT
MATERIAL (SEALANT IS OPTIONAL)
FRONT TRIM OR
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
(INSTALLATION IS OPTIONAL)
Figure 41
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