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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.
VENT
FRAMING
HOLE
The center of the
framing hole is one
(1) inch (25.4mm)
above the center of
the horizontal vent
pipe.
Framing should be
constructed of 2 X 4
lumber or heavier.
Figure 5.
Framing Dimensions
D
E
Model
A
SL-950TR-C
49"
SL-750TR-C
42"
SL-550TR-C
37"
WALL STUD
2-1/4"
CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND
VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING
DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING.
The framing headers
may rest on the
fireplace stand-offs.
WARNING:
To ensure proper clearances the
front framing header must be installed
on its narrow edge and to the front of
the frame.
B
C
D
42 1/4"
16 1/4"
44"
31 7/8"
38 1/4"
16 1/4"
41"
27 7/8"
33"
16 1/4"
36 1/2" 24 3/8"
3"
FOR SL-950TR-C ONLY:
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE
IS DEFINED BY 3" ABOVE THE
ELBOW FOR THE ENTIRE
WIDTH AND DEPTH (BEHIND THE
FRONT HEADER) OF THE FIREBOX.
16
B
A
E
C
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