Sidewalls/Surrounds; Frame The Fireplace - Heat & Glo RUTHERFORD-50 Owner's Manual

C. Sidewalls/Surrounds
• Locate adjacent combustible sidewalls a minimum of 24 in. (610 mm) from fi replace opening.
• Combustible and noncombustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 6.3.
22 3/8 in.
[568 mm]
Figure 6.3 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (acceptable on both sides of opening)
D. Frame the Fireplace
Figure 6.4 shows typical framing using combustible materials (2x4 lumber shown).
• Observe all required air space clearances to combustible materials as shown in Figure 6.2.
• Framing across the top of fi replace must be above top standoffs.
2 in. (51 mm)
min. air space
clearance
from chimney.
C
B
Figure 6.4 Framing the Fireplace
Note: Grid depicts 1 inch squares.
FLUSH
FRONT
18 1/2 in.
[470 mm]
24 in.
[610 mm]
Note: Framing must be
extended straight up,
all the way to the ceiling.
D
A
D
RUTHERFORD-50
* If interior of chase will be drywalled, add the thickness to this meaurement.
** Adjust header height for raised fl oor under fi replace.
Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08
FRONT
50 in.
60-7/8 in.
[610 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.
Model # A
in. 61 7/8
mm 1572
4 in.
BRICK
[102 mm]
19 3/4 in.
[500 mm]
24 in.
B * C **
28 3/8 74 1/2
721 1892
D
12
305
19