Hearth and Home Technologies A42CH EN - Manual (Page 9)

Heatilator • A36C & A42C • 28396 Rev Y • 10/06 9
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Framing and Clearances
A. Selecting Fireplace Location
Several options are available to you when choosing a loca-
tion for your fi replace. This fi replace may be used as a room
divider, installed along a wall, across a corner or used in an
exterior chase. See Figure 3.1.
A
F
D
G
C
5/8 in. (16 mm) all
configurations
3/4 in. min. distance
from fireplace to
combustible materials. Note:
In an exterior chase
or projecting into a
garage
Across a
corner
As a
room
divider
Along a wall
A
23 in.
(584 mm)
B
E
Note: In addition to these
framing dimensions,
also reference the
following sections:
• Clearances (Section
3.B.)
• Mantel Projections
(Section 8.C)
• Fireplace Dimensions
(Section 12.A.)
48 in.
(1219mm)
12 in.
(305 mm)
A
B
23 in.
(584 mm)
23 in.
(584 mm)
B
Figure 3.1 Fireplace Locations
Fire Risk
Provide adequate clearances.• Around air
openings
• To
combustibles
• For service access.
Locate fi replace away from traffi c areas.
WARNING
Note:
• Illustrations and photos refl ect typical installations
and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.
• Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.
• Actual installation/appearance may vary due to
individual design preference.
• Hearth & Home Technologies reserves the right to
alter its products.
Locating the fi replace in a basement, near frequently opened
doors, central heat outlets or returns, or other locations of
considerable air movement can affect the performance and
cause intermittent smoke spillage from the front of the fi re-
place. Consideration should be given to these factors before
deciding on a location. See Sections 2 and 10.
Model #
A
(with
outside air)
B
(without
outside air) C D E F
G
(with or without
outside air)
A36
in. 47 43 71-1/2 35-3/4 15-3/4 50-5/8 43
mm 1194 1092 1816 908 400 1286 1092
A42
in. 53 49 77-1/2 38-7/8 18 54-7/8 49
mm 1346 1245 1969 987 457 1394 1245