C. Sidewalls/Surrounds
•
Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum 24 in. (610 mm) from the fi replace opening.
•
Combustible and noncombustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed within the gridded area,
Figure 6.3.
FLUSH
FRONT
28 5/8 in.
[727 mm]
24 in.
[610 mm]
Figure 6.3
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 6.1 & 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
20
Note: Grid depicts 1-in scale.
A
B
Note: Framing must be
extended straight up,
all the way to the ceiling.
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
A
Heatilator • I60, I80 • 4013-250 • Rev C • 11/08
4 in.
BRICK
[102 mm]
FRONT
19 3/4 in.
[502 mm]
24 in.
[610 mm]
Model
A
in.
45 1/2
I60
mm
1156
in.
51 1/2
I80
mm
1308
* If interior of chase will be drywalled, add the thickness to
this measurement.
** Adjust header height for a raised fl oor under fi replace.
Model
A
inches
36
I60
mm
914
inches
42
I80
mm
1067
D
B*
C**
(4" duct)
28
50
8
711
1270
203
28 1/2
50
8
724
1270
203
B
45
1130
50 1/2
1283
D
(6" duct)
12
305
12
305