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5. Floor clearance: This inner chamber rebox oor must
be installed at least 5" above any combustible ooring
material, such as carpeting or asphalt tile, which is closer
than 14" to the base of the rebox. See Figure 6.4.
Or
The inner chamber rebox oor may be installed nearer to
the oor if a minimum of 14" of noncombustible material
such as slate or marble is installed between the base of
the rebox and the combustible ooring. See Figure 6.5.
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min floor combustible
5" Minimum
Combustible
Material
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14” Minimum
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Can be Less
Than 5"
Noncombustible
Material
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Figure 6.4 Minimum Clearance Above Combustible Flooring
Figure 6.5 Minimum Clearance Above Combustible Flooring with
Noncombustible Material Installed at Base of Fireplace
Firebox framing can be built before or after the appliance is
set in place. Construct rebox framing following Figure 4.1
for your specic installation requirements. Refer to Figure
4.1 on page 9 for rebox dimensions. The framing headers
may rest on the top of the rebox standoffs.
The rebox may be installed directly on a combustible oor
or raised on a platform of an appropriate height. When
the rebox is installed directly on carpeting, tile, or other
combustible material, other than wood ooring, the rebox
shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the
full width and depth of the enclosure.
WARNING!
Do not ll spaces around rebox with insulation
or other materials. This could cause a re.
WARNING!
The fireplace must be installed giving full
consideration to the clearance and height
requirements identied in this manual.
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Monessen • BUF36/42 Installation and Operating Manual • 4600-900 • Rev C • 05/17