The install requirements of your fireplace are dependent on several
factors. Gas line location, electrical connection, gas line type and
decorative surround options can play into the install. These factors
should be considered when determining framing and layout of
your fireplace.
Note:
four sided surrounds will require a raised installation.
Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing materials. The
framed opening for the assembled fireplace is 42" wide, x 42" high
x 21 7/8" deep, see Figure 2
.
NOTE: When constructing the framed opening, please ensure
there is access to install the gas line when the unit is installed.
See Figure 21.
Figure 2.
Framing dimensions, (Straight wall & Corner
Installation).
Note: When sheetrock is not used
behind the fireplace, framing depth 21
7/8" may be reduced by 5/8".
Figure 5.
Non Combustible Framing for Top Vent or Rear
Vent, with alcove.
Figure 4.
Combustible Framing for shelves over the fireplace,
Top vent.
Figure 3.
Combustible Framing for shelves over the fireplace,
Rear vent.
42”
9”
34 1/2”
Combustible Header
Combustible Shelf
27 1/2”
12”
max.
Non Combustible
Stud 1/2” Above Top
RHS101
21 7/
8”
42 ”
42”
Noncombustible
Stud
35”
84 1/2
”
0" clearance
to corners
42”
59 3/4”
40 1/2”
MEL Short
90° elbow
50 1/2”
17 1/2”
Combustible Header
Combustible Shelf
RHS101
Non Combustible
Stud 1/2” above top
Note: Images are shown without screens for clarity purposes.
However, your fireplace should not be operated without proper
installation of screens.
Non-Combustible
Materials Only
MIN
96”
10.5”
door
opening
3”
Rear
Vent
Ceiling
Floor
Alcove
area over
Fireplac e
Top Vent
N.G. & L.P.
12”
max.
Non-combustible
header
Min 1”
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Installation
Section 2: Framing & Clearances