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D. Frame the Fireplace
NOTICE:
Hearth extension design must be determined
before installation of fireplace.
If the fireplace is placed on the floor the maximum height
of a finished raised hearth is 7 1/2". If you want a higher
raised hearth the fireplace must be placed on a platform.
WARNING! Risk of Fire.
flush with the fireplace opening or less than 4 in. (102
mm) below the fireplace opening requires the fireplace be
installed on a non-combustible surface.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
ances specified.
•
A minimum 1/2 in. (13 mm) air clearance must be
maintained at the back and sides of the fireplace
assembly.
Chimney sections at any level require a 2 in. (51
•
mm) minimum air space clearance between the
framing and chimney section.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
minimum air space clearances to combustibles. DO NOT
pack required air spaces with insulation or other materi-
als.
Figure 3.5 shows a typical framing (using 2 x 4 lumber)
of the fireplace, assuming combustible materials are
used. All required clearances to combustibles around the
fireplace must be adhered to. See Figure 3.2. Any framing
across the top of the fireplace must be above the level of
the top standoffs.
14 1/2 in.
(368 mm)
framing
C
B
Figure 3.5
Framing the Fireplace
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A raised hearth extension built
Comply with all minimum clear-
You must comply with all
A
The finished cavity depth must be no less than 21 3/8 in.
(543 mm) from the finished backwall to the outside of front
wall framing.
CAUTION!
Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges
are sharp.
E. Secure and Level the Fireplace
This fireplace may be placed on either a combustible or
noncombustible continuous flat surface. Follow the instruc-
tions for framing in Section 3. Slide the fireplace into posi-
tion. Be sure to provide the minimum 1/2 in. air clearance
at the sides and back of the fireplace.
The fireplace should be positioned so the face of the non-
combustible material on the fireplace will be flush with the
face of the drywall on the walls.
Level the fireplace and shim as necessary.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
loose insulation.
•
DO NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed
insulation.
•
Secure insulation and vapor barriers.
•
Provide minimum air space clearances at the sides and
back of the fireplace assembly.
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
Header MUST NOT be notched!
D = extra space needed for outside air connection.
If outside air duct has no bend, this dimension may be
reduced as long as minimum clearances are met.
D
Model
in.
BE-36
mm
in.
BE-42
mm
* If interior of chase will be drywalled, add the thickness to
** Adjust header height for a raised floor under fireplace.
Prevent contact with sagging,
Fireplace must be set out
1/2 in. (13 mm) in front of
the face of the framing
material.
A
B*
C**
42
21 1/2
39 3/4
1067
546
1010
48
21 1/2
39 3/4
1219
546
1010
D
8
203
8
203
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