Step 2 framing the fireplace – Hearth and Home Technologies CFX-Crescent User Manual

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Heat & Glo • CFX-CRESCENT • 705-900 Rev. P • 12/07

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

A

B

C

D

35 1/2”

43 5/8”

19 5/8”

47 3/4”

(902mm) (1108mm)

(498mm) (1213mm)

Shows center of
10” x 10” vent
framing holes
for top venting.

Figure 3. Framing Dimensions

Minimum Clearances from the Vent Pipe to

Combustible Materials

For Vertical

For Horizontal Sections

Sections

At Wall Firestops

Top

Bottom

Sides

Top

Bottom

Sides

3 inches

1 inch

1 inch

1 inch

2-1/2 inches 1/2 inch

1 inch

(75 mm) (25 mm) (25 mm)

(25 mm)

(63.7 mm)

(13 mm) (25 mm)

For minimum clearances, see the direct vent
termination clearance diagrams on pages 21 and
22 in this section.

Step 2
Framing the
Fireplace

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

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

46 3/4 (REF)

D

A

B

C

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