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Step 2. framing the fireplace – Heat & Glo Fireplace 6000TR-OAK User Manual

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Heat & Glo • 6000TR-OAK, 6000TR-OAK-IPI • 383-901 Rev. K • 5/06

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Framing should be

constructed of 2 X 4

lumber or heavier.

A. ............. 42”*
B. ......... 38 1/2”
C. ............... 22”
D. ......... 42 3/4”
E. ......... 27 7/8”

Figure 3. Framing Dimensions

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.

CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND

VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING

DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING.

1/2” CLEARANCE FROM BACK OF FIREPLACE TO COMBUSTIBLE

0” CLEARANCE TO

FRAMING MEMBER

0” CLEARANCE

1/2” CLEARANCE

FROM BOTH SIDES

OF FIREPLACE

TO COMBUSTIBLE

FRAMING

MEMBER

Shows center of 10” x 12” vent framing

holes for top and rear venting. The center

of the hole is one (1) inch (25.4mm) above

the center of the horizontal vent pipe.

E

D

A

B

C

WALL

STUD

3 1/2”

3

Noncombustible zone is defined

by 3” above the elbow for the

entire width and depth (behind

the front header) of the firebox.

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