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Raised Fireplaces
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If the fireplace is raised more than 15" above the sub-floor, the fireplace
enclosure will have to be raised accordingly (see "Minimum Framing
Dimensions" on page 3).
+ The fireplace may be placed on a platform designed to support the fireplace and vent
(Approximately 600 Lbs.).
Fireplace
Header height will
Ember
need to be increased
Strip
this dimension.
Facing Requirements
NOTE:
Artisan faces vary in size.
rock, etc.) use the face being installed to create a template.
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The fireplace is shipped with a set-up face that is 1/16" larger on the top, bottom and each side than
the faceplate. Leave the set-up face in place to act as a template when installing the facing.
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The fireplace requires 1/2" thick concrete-board or other non-combustible to extend from the header
to the base of the fireplace and to the framing members on both sides (do not use sheetrock or
drywall).
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The non-combustible facing must extend a minimum of 12" above and 2-1/2" to each side of the
faceplate.
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The non-combustible facing must be a minimum 1" thick
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The facing may be attached to the front of the fireplace with screws. Do not penetrate the fireplace
more than 3/4".
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Facing may be installed so it inserts behind the faceplate. NOTE: the faceplate protrudes 1" from the
front of the fireplace, has a 1/8" overlap on the sides, and 1/4" overlap on top.
Minimum 1" cement board
Tile or
No combustible material
marble
permitted above this point
2 x 4 Framing
3/4"
Plywood
12" (min.)
2-1/2"
(min.)
I
NSTALLATION
Faceplate
Fireplace
Tile or
marble
15"
Raised
Ember
hearth
Header height needs to be
Strip
increased this dimension.
If the facing is over 1" thick (brick, river-
Cement-board must
extend from the header
to the floor and to the
framing members on
both sides.
Non-combustible
Facing
Keep the set-up face
on the fireplace when
installing the facing.
(C
)
ONTINUED
Elevated hearths must be
constructed of non-combustible
materials such as cement blocks
(6-1/2" Max.).
3/4"
Plywood
2 x 8 Framing
P
7
AGE
15"
Raised
hearth
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