Design And Installation Considerations; Selecting Fireplace Locations - Heatilator CL36D Installation Manual

B. Design and Installation Considerations
NOTICE:
Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations.
• Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, fire
officials or authorities having jurisdiction over restrictions,
installation inspection and permits.
• Before installing, determine the following:
- Where the fireplace is to be installed.
- The vent system configuration to be used.
- Gas supply piping.
- Electrical wiring.
- Framing and finishing details.
- Whether optional accessories - devices such as a
fan, wall switch or remote control - are desired.

1. Selecting Fireplace Locations

This fireplace may be used as a room divider, installed
along a wall, across a corner or used in an exterior chase.
See Figure 2.2.
Locating the fireplace in a basement should be avoided.
Locating near frequently opened doors, central heat
outlets or returns, or other locations of considerable air
movement can affect the performance.
18 in. (457 mm)
minimum distance
fireplace opening.
1/2 in. (13 mm)
Clearance
Figure 2.2 Fireplace Locations
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54 5/8 in. (1387 mm) *
from wall to
Consideration should be given to these factors before
deciding on a location.
NOTICE: In addition to these framing dimensions, also
reference the following section:
• Clearances (Section 3).
NOTICE:
• Illustrations and photos reflect typical installations and
are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.
• Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.
• Actual installation/appearance may vary due to individual
design preference.
• Hearth & Home Technologies reserves the right to alter
its products.
NOTICE:
A minimum 1/2 in. air clearance at the back and
sides of the fireplace assembly must be main-
tained.
Chimney sections at any level require a 2 in. mini-
mum air space clearance between the framing
and chimney sections.
* If the interior of the chase will
22 1/2 in.
be drywalled, add the thick-
(572 mm) *
ness to this measurement.
REQUIRED!
2 in. (51 mm) minimum air space
clearance around chimney
1/2 in.
Drywall
42-1/2 in.
(1080 mm)
22 1/2 in.
(572 mm) *
1/2 in. (13 mm)
Clearance