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D. Frame the Fireplace
NOTICE: Hearth extension design must be determined
before installation of fireplace.
If the fireplace is placed on the floor the maximum height
of a finished raised hearth is 7 1/2 in. (192 mm), if you want
a higher raised hearth the fireplace must be placed on a
platform.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear-
ances specified.
• A minimum 1/2 in. (13 mm) air clearance must be
maintained at the sides of the fireplace assembly.
Chimney sections at any level require a 2 in. (51
•
mm) minimum air space clearance between the
framing and chimney section.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must comply with all mini-
mum air space clearances to combustibles. DO NOT pack
required air spaces with insulation or other materials.
Figure 3.5 shows a typical framing (using 2 x 4 lumber) of
the fireplace, assuming combustible materials are used.
All required clearances to combustibles around the fire-
place must be adhered to. See Figure 3.2. Any framing
across the top of the fireplace must be above the level of
the top standoffs.
CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges
are sharp.
E. Secure and Level the Fireplace
This fireplace may be placed on either a combustible or
noncombustible continuous flat surface. Follow the instruc-
tions for framing in Section 3. Slide the fireplace into posi-
tion. Be sure to provide the minimum 1/2 in. air clearance
at the sides of the fireplace.
The fireplace should be positioned so the face of the non-
combustible material on the fireplace will be flush with the
face of the drywall on the walls.
Level the fireplace and shim as necessary.
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WARNING! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with sagging,
loose insulation.
• DO NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed
insulation.
• Secure insulation and vapor barriers.
• Provide minimum air space clearances at the sides and
back of the fireplace assembly.
You must maintain
2 in. (51 mm) min. air space
clearance from the
chimney to the
enclosure.
(1219 mm)
27 in.
(686 mm)
Figure 3.5
Framing the Fireplace
Fireplace must be set out
1/2 in. (13 mm) in front of
1/2 in.
the face of the framing
(13 mm)
material.
12 in. (305 mm) max.
Note: Fireplace
Header cannot be
positioned until after
the fireplace assembly
is in place.
48 in.
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