Superior MHW36R Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 4

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Continued
42 1 / "
4
41 3 / "
4
Figure 2 - Framing Dimensions
Maintain 1/2" Air Space
between surface of
framing, insulation, and Maintain 1/2" Air Space
Between Framing
drywall.
and Fireplace
41
61
11
Figure 3 - Corner Installation
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
Back and sides of fireplace
Floor under fireplace**
Wall to front of fireplace
Perpendicular wall to opening
Top spacers
Mantel clearances
Chimney outer pipe surfaces
* Not required at nailing flanges
** See step 2 of Framing, page 5
4
22 5 / "
8
10"
13" Min.
43 5 / "
8
Min.
/ " Min.
3
4
Min.
/ "
16
1/2" minimum*
0" minimum
36" minimum
14" minimum
0" minimum
see Mantels, page 15
1" minimum
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WARNING
Do not pack required air spaces with insulation or
other materials.
MINIMUM/MAXIMUM CHIMNEY HEIGHT
Minimum height of the chimney, measured from base of fireplace to flue
gas outlet of termination, is 14 feet* for straight flue or a flue with one
elbow set. Maximum distance between elbows is 2 feet.
Maximum height of any system is 40 feet.* This measurement includes
fireplace, chimney sections and height of termination assembly at level
of flue gas outlet (see Figure 5).
Effective Height of Effective Height of
RT-8DM
Termination Cap Termination Cap
14' Min.
Height
11' for
Manufactured
Home
Application
Standard Installation
Figure 4
*For manufactured home application, minimum height is 11' for straight
flue or flue with one elbow set. Maximum height of any system is 20'.
RT-8DM
14' Min.
Height
11' for
Manufactured
Home
Application
2' Max
Pipe Length
Alternate Installation
127312-01D