Superior DRT4036TEN Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 8

CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows:
*Back and sides
Perpendicular walls
Floor
Ceiling to louver opening
Front
Top of Standoffs
Vent (See venting instructions for specific venting
clearances.)
Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5/8" may be flush
with the top front of fireplace.
* For back and sides of fireplace, do not pack with insulation or other
materials. 1" clearance not required at nailing flanges.
NOTICE: This fireplace is intended for use as supple-
mental heat. Use this fireplace along with your primary
heating system. Do not install this fireplace as your
primary heat source. If you have a central heating
system, you may run system's circulating blower
while using fireplace. This will help circulate the heat
throughout the house.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figures 5 and 5a show typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 6 shows
framing for corner installation. All minimum clearances must be met.
If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figure 7
for proper installation height. You can install noncombustible mantels
at any height above the fireplace.
Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!
41" (36")
48" (42")
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances with Outside Air Flex Duct
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1"
6"
0"
42"
36"
0"
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44 (36")
"
48" (42")
22
26
41 (36")
/ "
1
2
48 " (42")
/
1
8
Figure 5a - Framing Dimensions
Maintain 1'' Clearance at
Sides and Back of Fireplace
36 (36")
/ "
3
8
43 " (42")
/
3
8
15 (36")
/ "
3
4
19" (42")
41
Figure 6 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation
A
B
C
Mantel Mantel from
Ref. Ref.
Depth Top of Opening
1 14" A
2 12" B
3 10" C
4 8" D
5 6" E
6 4" F
7 2" G
Figure 7 - Clearances for Combustible Mantels
(36")
/ "
1
8
" (42")
/
1
8
51 (36")
/ "
3
8
61 " (42")
/
3
4
41" (36"), 48" (42")
/ " (36"), 48 / " (42")
1 1
2 2
43" (36"), 50" (42")
1
2
3
Wall
4
5
6
D
E 7
F
G
16"
14"
12"
10"
8"
6"
4"
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Nailing
Flange