Layout - Bellfires BCC-28 Tall Installation Manual

Bellfires® BCC

LAYOUT

Decide where and
how joists and rafters
are to be boxed for
proper chimney
clearance
LOCATE THE FIREPLACE
When planning the BCC installation, it is necessary to
a) Locate the fireplace, and
b) Plan for framing the enclosure.
When selecting a location for the Bellfires® BCC fire-
place in a planned or existing residence it is important
to consider:
1) positioning of the fireplace with respect to
air and traffic flow,
2) floor and surrounding walls,
3) ceiling joists and roof penetration.
Consider the impact on traffic flow in adjacent rooms
and the position of forced air returns or registers near
the proposed fireplace before deciding on the final
location.
Distance from centerline
to rear wall
Find centerline
for chimney
The Bellfires® BCC 28 must be installed on a flat, hard,
level surface, such as a wood floor or raised platform.
CAUTION: The BCC must not be installed on carpet-
ing, vinyl, or soft surface materials.
The location must be able to support the sustained
weight of the BCC 28 fireplace (765 pounds) plus the
chimney system, framing, sheathing, finish, and
hearth protection.
Bellfires® may be installed against a combustible wall
providing the two (2) inch minimum air is main-
tained.
The figure above shows a typical installation view of an
interior installation on an existing wall.
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Snap chalk lines
for enclosure and
hearth extension