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fireplace facing (within limitations of figure 11). 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.
D. WARNING: DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION
OR OTHER MATERIALS.
THE FIREPLACE MUST NOT BE IN CONTACT WITH ANY INSULATION OR
LOOSE FILLING MATERIAL. COVER THE INSULATION WITH GYPROC
PANELS AROUND THE FIREPLACE.
Figure 5 Figure 7
Figure 6 Figure 8
INSULATED CHASE CONSTRUCTION
37 31/32"
19 13/16"
53 23/32"
75 31/32"
20"
10
1
4
"
2"
12
13
32
"
26"
24
1
32
"
36
3
4
"
8
3
32
"
36"
22
7
8
"
1
1
2
"
7' MIN.
43 3/16"
36"
24 1/32"
36
3
4
"
38"
43
1
4
"