Section 3: Installing The Fireplace; Step 1 Locating The Fireplace; Step 2 Framing The Fireplace - Heat-N-Glo ST-38GTV Installer's Manual

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Installing the Fireplace
Step 1. Locating the Fireplace
The diagram below shows space and clearance require-
ments for locating a fireplace within a room.
GLASS
GLASS
36"
Figure 2. Fireplace Dimensions, Locations,
and Space Requirements
Clearance Requirements
The top and ends of the fireplace are defined by stand-offs.
The minimum clearance to a perpendicular wall extending
past the face of the fireplace is one inch (25mm). The metal
ends of the fireplace may NOT be recessed into combustible
construction.
Minimum Clearances from the Fireplace to
Combustible Materials
Glass Front .......................... 3 6 ................. 914
Floor ....................................... 0 .................... 0
Metal Ends ........................... 1/2 ................. 1 3
Top .......................................... 3 ................... 7 6
Ceiling* ................................. 3 1 ................. 787
* The clearance to the ceiling is measured from the top
of the unit, excluding the stand-offs (see Figure 13).
Minimum Clearances from the B-Type Vent Pipe
to Combustible Materials
Vertical Sections. ............. 1 ................... 2 5
Horizontal Sections
Top ......................................... 1 ................... 2 5
Bottom .................................. 1 ................... 2 5
Sides ..................................... 1 ................... 2 5
At Wall Firestops
Top ......................................... 1 ................... 2 5
Bottom .................................. 1 ................... 2 5
Sides ..................................... 1 ................... 2 5
TOP VIEW
36"
1"
Inches mm
Inches mm
Step 2. Framing the Fireplace
Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is
set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommo-
date wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The dia-
gram below shows framing reference dimensions.
CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND
VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING
DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING.
NOTE: If an optional blower (Model FK-200) is to be
installed, a 12 x 12 inch (305mm x 305mm) access hole
must be framed into the wall (see Figure 3).
Framing should be constructed of
2 X 4 lumber or heavier.
12"
12"
Model
ST-38GTV
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN INCHES
Figure 3. Framing Dimensions
9
B
C
A
A B C
39 5/8 38 3/4 21 1/16