Step 2. Framing the Fireplace
Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is
set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommo-
date wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The dia-
gram below shows framing reference dimensions.
B
A. ............. 42"*
B. ......... 38 1/2"
C. ............... 22"
D. ......... 42 3/4"
E. ......... 27 7/8"
S h o w s
center of 10" x
12" vent framing
holes for top and rear
venting. The center of the
hole is one (1) inch (25.4mm)
above the center of the horizontal
vent pipe.
Figure 3.
Framing Dimensions
C
A
1/2" CLEARANCE
FROM BOTH SIDES
OF FIREPLACE
TO COMBUSTIBLE
E
D
Quadra-Fire • QV36DB-A • 2018-900 Rev. F • 12/07
CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND
VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING
DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING.
Noncombustible zone is defined
by 3" above the elbow for the
entire width and depth (behind
the front header) of the firebox.
WALL
STUD
3 1/2"
1/2" CLEARANCE FROM BACK OF FIREPLACE TO COMBUSTIBLE
FRAMING
MEMBER
0" CLEARANCE
3
"
Framing should be
constructed of 2 X 4
lumber or heavier.
0" CLEARANCE TO
FRAMING MEMBER
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