4/20/11
Heat & Glo • NorthStar EPA Fireplace • 480-1081E
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Framing & Clearances
Several options are available to you when choosing a loca-
tion for your fireplace. This fireplace may be used as a room
divider, installed along a wall, across a corner or used in an
exterior chase. See Figure 6.1
Locating the fireplace 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 fire-
place when no outside air is used. Outside air must be used
for combustion. The NorthStar comes equipped with an out-
side air inlet to feed combustion air from outside the home,
along with an outside air termination cap. Consideration
should be given to these factors before deciding on a loca-
tion. See Sections 4 and 5.
NOTICE:
• Illustrations and photos reflect 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.
D
C
A
E
F
A
H
G
B
A
B
B
A
I
In an exterior chase
or projecting into a
garage
Across a corner
Along a wall
As a
room
divider
24 in.
(610mm)
24 in.
(610mm)
24 in.
(610mm)
48 in.
(1219mm)
Model:
NorthStar
(Dimensions for
finished walls)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
in.
41-7/8 16 89-1/2 63-5/16 22-7/16 44-3/4 14-1/16 55-15/16 50-7/8
mm
1063 406
2273
1608
570
1137
357
1421
1292
Figure 6.1 Fireplace Locations
NOTICE:
measurements are FRAmING dimensions only and do not include drywall either in the cavity or on
the interior walls.
NOTICE: In addition to these framing dimensions, also
reference the following sections
• Clearances (Section 6.B)
NOTICE:
A minimum 1 in. air clearance must be maintained
at the back and to the sides of the fireplace as-
sembly.
Chimney sections at any level require a 2 in. mini-
mum air space clearance between the framing
and chimney sections.
A. Selecting Fireplace Locations