Design And Installation Considerations; Selecting Fireplace Locations - Hearth and Home Technologies outdoor lifestyle ODCTGWD-36 Installation Manual

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B. Design and Installation Considerations
NOTICE:
Check building codes prior to installation.
Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations.
Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, fire
officials or authorities having jurisdiction over restrictions,
installation inspection and permits.
Before installing, determine the following:
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Where the fireplace is to be installed.
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The vent system configuration to be used.
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Gas supply piping.
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Electrical wiring.
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Framing and finishing details.
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Whether optional accessories - devices such as a
fan, wall switch or remote control - are desired.

1. Selecting Fireplace Locations

This fireplace may be used as a room divider, installed
along a wall, across a corner or used in an exterior chase.
See Figure 2.2.
Locating the fireplace in a basement, near frequently
opened doors, central heat outlets or returns, or other
locations of considerable air movement can affect the
performance.
E
D
48 in.
(1219 mm)
min.
Model
inches
36/36H
mm
inches
42/42H
mm
Figure 2.2
Fireplace Locations
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F
Across a
corner
A
C
G
B A
H
As a room
divider
A
B
C
45 1/2
53 1/2
85
1156
1359
2159
51 1/2
59 1/2
92 3/4
1308
1511
2356
52
Consideration should be given to these factors before
deciding on a location.
NOTICE: In addition to these framing dimensions, also
reference the following section:
• Clearances (Section 3).
NOTICE:
• Illustrations and photos reflect typical installations and
are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.
Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.
Actual installation/appearance may vary due to individual
design preference.
Hearth & Home Technologies reserves the right to alter
its products.
NOTICE:
36/36H - A minimum 1 in. air clearance at the
back and a minimum 1 in. air clearance to the
sides of the fireplace assembly must be main-
tained.
42/42H - A minimum 1 1/2 in. air clearance at the
back and a minimum 1 1/2 in. air clearance to the
sides of the fireplace assembly must be main-
tained
Chimney sections at any level require a 2 in. mini-
mum air space clearance between the framing
and chimney sections.
A
B*
H
In an exterior
chase or projecting
into a garage
H
Along a wall
B
A
D
E
F
42 1/2
19 3/8
60 1/8
1080
492
1527
46 3/8
21 1/2
65 5/8
1178
546
1667
Note: 36/36H - 1 in. (25 mm)
42/42H - 1 1/2 in. (38 mm)
minimum distance from sides
G
& back of fireplace to
combustible materials.
Both - 1/2 in. (13 mm)
minimum at nailing flanges.
* 8 in. (203 mm) extra space
included for outside air
connection. If outside air duct has
no bend, this dimension may be
reduced as long as minimum
clearances are met.
1/2 in. (13 mm)
all configurations
G
G
H
28
24 in. (610 mm)
711
Minimum from FP opening to any
28 1/2
perpendicular wall.
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