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PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
Continued
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows:
*Back and sides
Perpendicular walls
Floor
Ceiling to louver opening 42" (1067 mm)
Front
Top
Vent
Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5/8" may be
flush with the top front of fireplace.
* For back and sides of fireplace, do not pack with insulation or
other materials. Zero inch clearance to combustible materials are
for framing purpose only.
NOTICE: This fireplace is intended for use as supple-
mental heat. Use this fireplace along with your primary
heating system. Do not install this fireplace as your
primary heat source. If you have a central heating
system, you may run system's circulating blower
while using fireplace. This will help circulate the heat
throughout the house. In the event of a power outage,
you can use this fireplace as a heat source.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 5 shows fram-
ing for corner installation. All minimum clearances must be met.
For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories on page
34. If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to Fig-
ure 6 for proper installation height. You can install noncombustible
mantels at any height above the fireplace. Note: Noncombustible
mantels may discolor!
36
41
1
/
Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an
Exterior Wall
116234-01A
0"/mm
6" (152 mm)
0"/mm
36" (914 mm)
0"/mm
(See venting instructions for
specific venting clearances.)
/
"
1
8
"
4
23
/
"
1
2
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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
15"
B
35
/
"
3
A
4
13
/
3
E
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation
A
B
C
D
Top of Louver Opening
Ref. Mantel Depth Ref.
Mantel from Top
of Louver Opening
1
14" (356 mm) A
16" (406 mm)
2
12" (305 mm) B
14" (356 mm)
3
10" (254 mm) C
12" (305 mm)
4
8" (203 mm)
D
10" (254 mm)
5
6" (152 mm)
E
8" (203 mm)
6
4" (101 mm)
F
6" (152 mm)
7
2" (51 mm)
G
4" (101 mm)
Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible Mantels
Clearances
Framing and Finishing
10
3
/
"
D
49
/
"
8
5
C
8
"
4
41"
F
41
1
/
"
G
4
68
1
/
"
H
2
1
2
3
Wall
4
5
6
E
7
F
G
5 5
Nailing Tabs
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