Step 2 Framing The Fireplace - Royal R-3500TR Installer's Manual

Minimum Clearances from the Vent Pipe to
For Horizontal Sections
Top Bottom
3 inches 1 inch
(75 mm) (25 mm) (25 mm)
Step 2
Framing the
Fireplace
CAUTION
The framing headers may
rest on the fireplace stand-offs.
Models
R-6500TR
R-4500TR &
R-4500TRH
R-3500TR &
R-3500TRH
Figure 5. Framing Dimensions
Combustible Materials
For Vertical
Sections
Sides
1 inch 1 inch
(25 mm)
For minimum clearances, see the direct vent
termination clearance diagrams on pages 38 and 40 in
this section.
Fireplace framing can be built before or after the
fireplace is set in place. Framing should be positioned
to accommodate wall coverings and fireplace facing
material. The diagram below shows framing reference
dimensions.
MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS, AND
VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL
COVERING DETAILS, BEFORE FRAMING
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS.
WARNING:
To ensure proper
clearances, the front
framing header must be
installed on its narrow
edge and to the front of
the frame.
Framing should be
constructed of 2 X 4 lumber or heavier.
A B
49 42 1/4
42 38 1/4
37 33
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN INCHES
At Wall Firestops
Top Bottom
2-1/2 inches 1/2 inch
(63.7 mm) (13 mm) (25 mm)
C D
16 1/4 44 29 1/2
16 1/4 41 25 1/2
16 1/4 36 1/2
Sides
1 inch
E
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