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Heat & Glo • EXCLAIM-42C • 4013-094 Rev I • 10/06
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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
65-5/8 in.
(1667 mm)
46-3/8 in.
(1178 mm)
A
92-3/4 in.
(2356 mm)
5/8 in. (16 mm)
all configurations
In an exterior chase
or projecting into a
garage
Across a
corner
As a room
divider
Along a wall
28-1/2 in.
(724 mm)
28-1/2 in.
(724 mm)
28-1/2 in.
(724 mm)
21-1/2 in.
(546 mm)
1-1/2 in. (38 mm) min.
distance from fireplace to
combustible materials.
Note:
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.
(1219 mm)
24 in.
(610 mm)
A
A
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.
EXCLAIM-42C A
With Outside
Air
in. 59
mm 1499
Without Out-
side Air
in. 51-1/2
mm 1308