Installation manual

2.4.3 Framing, Facing, Mantel, and Combustible Shelf

 Framing

The construction of the framing, facing, and mantel must be in accordance with the standards

and the following illustrations (figures 10 to 14):

A. Frame the fireplace using 2" × 3" (5 cm x 8 cm) or heavier lumber.

WARNING

: COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING MATERIAL CANNOT BE USED IN THE

SPACE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE FIREPLACE, EXCEPT FOR THE STUDS

ABOVE THE FACING THAT SUPPORT THE FACING MATERIAL AND

MANTEL. THIS AREA MUST REMAIN EMPTY FOR A HEIGHT OF 7′ (2,15 M)

MEASURED FROM THE BASE OF THE APPLIANCE.

B. Frame the fireplace with vertical studs at the sides of the fireplace running from floor to

ceiling (see figure 14). Position the studs back from the front edge of the fireplace, a space

the thickness of the facing material so that the facing can be installed flush with the

fireplace facing (within limitations of figure 14). Frame headers between the vertical studs

only as follows:

 Place 2" × 3" or 2" × 4" headers, only along the upper part of the front, side and back

faces. Do not put wood or any combustible material within the area above the fireplace

except on the front facing.

 Place headers only as required to support the facing and mantel.

WARNING: DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION OR

OTHER MATERIALS.

WARNING: THE FIREPLACE MUST NOT BE IN CONTACT WITH ANY

INSULATION OR LOOSE FILLING MATERIAL. COVER THE INSULATION

WITH GYPROC PANELS AROUND THE FIREPLACE.