Step 2 Framing The Fireplace - Quadra-Fire QV36DB Installer's Manual

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"
Shows center of
10" x 12" vent framing
holes for top and rear vent-
ing. 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
E
D
Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05
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
1/2" CLEARANCE
FROM BOTH SIDES
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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