Step 2 framing the fireplace, Caution – Hearth and Home Technologies 6000TRS-CE User Manual

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Framing should be
constructed of 2 X 4
lumber or heavier.

The framing headers may rest
on the heater stand-offs.

*NOTE: Dimension B taken

from finished hearth frame.
Dimensions D and E taken
from bottom of unit.

7.6cm

8.6cm

WALL

STUD

NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE
IS DEFINED BY 7.6CM ABOVE
THE ELBOW FOR THE ENTIRE
WIDTH AND DEPTH (BEHIND
THE FRONT HEADER) OF
THE FIREBOX.

A

B

C

*

A

B

C

D

E

42"

38-1/2"

22"

26-7/8"

41 3/4"

(106.7cm)

(97.8cm)

(55.9cm)

(68.3cm)

(106.0cm)

Figure 4. Framing Dimensions

Fireplace framing can be built before or after the
fireplace is set in place. Framing should be positioned
to accommodate wall coverings and fireplace facing
material. The diagram below shows framing
reference dimensions.

CAUTION

Step 2
Framing the
Fireplace

E

D

*

*

MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS, AND
VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL
COVERING DETAILS, BEFORE FRAMING
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS.

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