Building Around The Fireplace; Building Checklist - ORTAL 40 Series Installation And Operation Manual

Building Checklist

The following building checklist is a quick reference for a typical Ortal Built-In Series fireplace installation.
This list is not exhaustive and does not supplement thorough review of the installation manual.
 Fireplace Location: Ensure the location allows for min. 36" clearance from viewing area to
combustibles and 12" to non-combustibles. Make sure a clear path is established to allow the fireplace
to be safely transported to installation location.
 Venting: Confirm vent size (either 4"x6" or 5"x8" for natural vent and 3"x5" for power vent), vent
clearance (1" on sides and bottom, 3" on top), vent configuration, and termination location.
 Height from Floor: Fireplace leg height is 9
removed/altered. If desired viewing area location on the wall is higher than 9
built for the fireplace to stand on.
 Chase Floor/Platform: Fireplace can stand on the chase floor or a platform. Floor or platform must be
able to bear the weight of the fireplace. It can be constructed out of wood, concrete, metal, or any other
solid materials (not required to be non-combustible).
 Chase Construction: No materials can be attached directly to the fireplace (exception:
Drywall). The area of the chase interior must meet minimum chase area requirements (depending on
the model). All chases require a heat release, and double glass fireplaces require and air intake (details
below).
 Framing: Adhere to minimum framing dimensions (or greater). Keep min. 2" clearance from back and
sides (as applicable by model) of fireplace to any material. The first 18" above the top of the fireplace
viewing area must always be non-combustible framing. Maintain min.
fireplace and front metal off-set to the framing. Maintain min. 4" space between air vents at top of
fireplace to any material. For recessed fireplaces, do not exceed 12" max. front overhang depth limit.
Side overhang depth is unlimited. No material is permitted to extend past the metal lip surrounding the
fireplace viewing area to allow for glass removal.
 5 / " Type X Drywall Requirements: One layer of
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on the exterior of the chase framing.
 TV/Artwork: TV/Art must be min. 12" above top of fireplace viewing area.
 Gas Supply Line and Power Location: Locate gas line with manual shut off according to local code.
Power provided by single gang 120V outlet in same area as gas line.
 Access Panel: Access panel highly recommended to access gas and electrical components for
servicing. Depending on the model, access panel can be placed at side or back of the fireplace within
3' of the pilot. Access panel or some other form of clear access to the chase is required for power-
vented fireplaces. Size recommendation: as large as possible depending on application. Min.
recommended size 10"x10".
 Heat Release: Crucial for Cool Wall Technology. Must start within 6" (max.) from the chase's ceiling.
Heat release must meet minimum size (depending on the model) of net free air space. Height of the
heat release must not exceed
 Air Intake: Only required for double glass heat barrier. Must be located at or below level of double glass
fans. Air intake must meet minimum size (depending on the model) of net free air space.
 Finishing: For finishes flush to the fireplace, no clearances are required. For finishes where the
fireplace is recessed to the finish, maintain
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Building Around the Fireplace

1 / of the width.
3
1 / " from the finish to the front face of the fireplace.
8
13 / " (to bottom viewing area). Legs cannot be
16
1 / " clearance from front face of
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/ " Type X Drywall (or equivalent) must be installed
5
8
13 / ", a platform can be
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5 / " Type X
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