Framing, Facing, Mantel, And Combustible Shelf; Framing - Ventus ME300 Installation And Operation Manual

3.6 Framing, Facing, Mantel, and Combustible Shelf
3.6.1 Framing
The construction of the framing, facing, and mantel must be in accordance with the standards and the
following illustrations:
A. Frame the fireplace using 2" × 3" (5 cm x 8 cm) or heavier lumber.
WARNING: COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING MATERIAL CANNOT BE USED IN THE SPACE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE
FIREPLACE, EXCEPT FOR THE STUDS ABOVE THE FACING THAT SUPPORT THE FACING
MATERIAL AND MANTEL. THIS AREA MUST REMAIN EMPTY FOR A HEIGHT OF 6' (1.83 M)
MEASURED FROM THE BASE OF THE APPLIANCE.
B. Frame the fireplace with vertical studs on each side of the fireplace running from floor to ceiling.
Position the studs back from the front edge of the fireplace, leaving a space the thickness of the facing
material so that the facing can be installed flush with the fireplace facing within limitations of figures
and tables bellow. Frame headers between the vertical studs only as follows:
 Place 2" x 3" (5 cm x 8 cm) or 2" x 4" (5 cm x 10 cm headers, only along the upper part of the front,
side and back faces. Do not put wood or any combustible material within the area above the
fireplace except on the front facing.
 Place headers only as required to support the facing and mantel.
WARNING: DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIAL.
WARNING: THE FIREPLACE MUST NOT BE IN CONTACT WITH ANY INSULATION OR LOOSE FILLING
MATERIAL. COVER THE INSULATION WITH DRYWALL PANELS AROUND THE FIREPLACE.
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