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Installation without a masonry fireplace -
The GCI60 can be installed without an existing masonry fireplace by building an enclosure for the unit
to be installed in. This enclosure must be a minimum of 18" deep, 36" wide and 23-1/4" high and made
with ½" noncombustible cement board. The floor of the enclosure must consist of a minimum of 1-1/4"
air space and a layer of ½" noncombustible cement board and a layer of tile. The air space must be
supported with sheet metal studs and have no combustible material in the air space. All venting for
Built-In installation must use PL or L venting and be installed with vent manufacturer's recommended
clearances. Refer to page 11 for Clearances to Combustibles.
Note: The Built in installation is not approved for the 78% (HHV) Higher Heating Value.
Cement board
box and facing
Tile over cement
board
16"
Wood Trim
Cement board
screwed to steel studs
Hampton GCi60-2 Cast Pellet Insert Technical Manual
Installation
:
Wall
Thimble
36"
23 1/4"
18"
1
48"
11
2 "
Figure 11: Built-In Specifications
Wood Framing
37"
C L
5
9
8 "
7
4
8 "
5
11
8 "
18"
1
5
8 "
Optional fresh
air intake
2X4 Steel studs
1
1
4 "
minimum 1-1/4" thick
26"
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