Installation, Clearances – Regency Horizon HZ40E Medium Gas Fireplace User Manual
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Regency Horizon™ HZ40E-2 Gas Fireplace
INSTALLATION
Caution Requirements
The top, back and sides of the fi replace are defi ned by
standoffs. The metal ends of the standoff may NOT be
recessed into combustible construction.
WARNING
Fire hazard is an extreme risk
if these clearances (air space) to combustible materials are not
adhered to. It is of greatest importance that this fi replace and vent
system be installed only in accordance with these instructions.
CLEARANCES
The clearances listed below are Minimum distances unless otherwise stated:
A major cause of chimney related fi res is failure to maintain required clearances (air space) to combustible materials. It is of the greatest importance
that this fi replace and vent system be installed only in accordance with these instructions.
Clearance:
Dimension
Measured From:
A: Mantel Height (min.)
17" (330mm)
Top of Fireplace Opening
B: Sidewall (on one side)
8" (203mm)
Side of Fireplace Opening
C: Ceiling
(room and/or alcove)
22" (559mm)
Top of Fireplace Opening
D: Mantel Depth (max.)
13" (330mm)
22" Above Fireplace Opening
E: Alcove Width
84" (2134mm)
Sidewall to Sidewall (Minimum)
F: Alcove Depth
36" (914mm)
Front to Back Wall (Maximum)
G: From Floor
27" (686mm)
Top of Fireplace Opening
Note:
0"
No hearth required
Installed close
to ceiling.
Flue Clearances to Combustibles
Horizontal - Top
3"
Horiztonal - Side
2"
Horiztonal - Bottom
2"
Vertical
2"
Passing through wall/
f l o o r / c e i l i n g - w h e n
fi restop is used.
1-1/2"
Alcove
E
F
F
E
D
A
B
Installed Close
to Floor
G
The HeatWave Duct Kit and the Heat
Release Kit have different clearance
and framing requirements, check the
HeatWave and Heat Release manual
for details.
Heat Release Kit