Sidewalls/Surrounds; Frame The Fireplace - Heat & Glo Wood Burning Fireplace RH-36 Series Owner's Manual

C. Sidewalls/Surrounds
• Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 12 in. (305 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
11 1/4 in.
[286 mm]
[305 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
A
B
12 in.
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
Heat & Glo • RH-36/RH-42 • 4044-153 • Rev W • 11/08
4 in.
BRICK
[102 mm]
FRONT
9 3/4 in.
[248 mm]
12 in.
[305 mm]
Model
RH-36
RH-42
* If interior of chase will be drywalled, add the thickness to
this measurement.
** Adjust header height for a raised fl oor under fi replace.
A
Fireplace
Model # Opening
in. 36
RH-36
mm 914
in. 42
RH-42
mm 1067
A B* C**
in. 42 21 1/2 39 3/4
mm 1067 546 1010
in. 48 21 1/2 39 3/4
mm 1219 546 1010
B
Outside Di-
mensions
41
1041
47
1194
D
8
203
8
203