Hearth and Home Technologies NorthStar-BK Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
September 1, 2008
September 1, 2008
Heat & Glo • NorthStar EPA Fireplace • 480-1081C
Page 11
B. Clearances
Figure 11.1 Clearances to Combustible Materials
Fire Risk
• Complywithallminimumclearancestocombustiblesasspecied.
• Framingornishingmaterialusedonthefrontof,orinfrontof,the
appliance closer than the minimums listed, must be constructed entirely
of non-combustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.).
Failuretocomplymaycausere.
WARNING
2 in. (51 mm) min.
Attic
Insulation
Shield
Ceiling Firestop
(ceiling)
(roof)
(attic)
(ceiling)
Ceiling Firestop
Offset/Return with
hanger straps
Storm Collar
Roof Flashing
2 in. (51 mm) min.
2 in. min.
(51 mm)
Must have 2 in. (51 mm)
minimum clearance
to header
2 in. (51 mm) min.
2 in. (51 mm) min.
2 in. (51 mm) min.
2 in. (51 mm) min.
1 in. (25mm) to side of appliance
(except at nailing flanges where it is 1/2 in. [13 mm])
1 in. (25 mm) to back
of appliance
0 in.
to floor
0 in. to level
of standoffs