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Installing the Fireplace

Step 1. Locating the Fireplace

The following diagram shows space and clearance require-

ments for locating a fireplace within a room.

Minimum Clearances

from the Fireplace to Combustible Materials

Inches mm

Glass Front ......................................36 ........ 914

Floor ..................................................0 ........... 0

Rear ................................................. 1/2 ........ 13

Sides ............................................... 1/2 ........ 13

Top (QV-36)....................................3 1/4 ....... 83

(QV-32) ...................................1 1/2 ....... 38

Ceiling* .............................................31 ........ 787

Clearance Requirements

The top and back of the fireplace are defined by stand-offs.

The minimum clearance to a perpendicular wall extending

past the face of the fireplace is 3 inches (76mm). The back

of the fireplace may be recessed 16 1/4 inches (413mm)

into combustible construction.

For minimum clearances, see the direct vent termination

clearance in Figures 30 and 31.

Minimum Clearances

from the Vent Pipe to Combustible Materials

Inches mm

Vertical Sections............... 1................. 25

Horizontal Sections

Top ...................................... 3................. 75

Bottom ................................ 1................. 25

Sides .................................. 1................. 25

At Wall Firestops

Top ................................... 2 1/2.............63.7

Bottom .............................. 1/2 ............... 13

Sides .................................. 1................. 25

* The clearance to the ceiling is measured from the top

of the unit, excluding the standoffs (see Figure 38).

The distance from the unit to combustible construction is to

be measured from the unit outer wrap surface to the com-

bustible construction, NOT from the screw heads that se-

cure the unit together.

A B C D E

QV36-A 42” 16 1/4” 31 7/8” 45” 63 3/4”

QV32-A 37” 16 1/4” 29 3/8” 41 1/2” 58 3/4”

1/2 “ MIN. (13mm)

3” MIN. (76mm)

Figure 4. Fireplace Dimensions, Locations,

and Space Requirements

Constructing the Fireplace Chase

A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the

gas fireplace and/or its vent system. Vertical vents that run

on the outside of a building may be, but are not required to

be, installed inside a chase.

CAUTION: TREATMENT OF FIRESTOP SPACERS AND

CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHASE MAY VARY WITH THE

TYPE OF BUILDING. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT

SUBSTITUTES FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF LOCAL

BUILDING CODES. THEREFORE, YOUR LOCAL BUILD-

ING CODES MUST BE CHECKED TO DETERMINE THE

REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE STEPS.

Factory-built fireplace chases should be constructed in the

manner of all outside walls of the home to prevent cold air

drafting problems. The chase should not break the outside

building envelope in any manner.

This means that the walls, ceiling, base plate and cantilever

floor of the chase should be insulated. Vapor and air infiltra-

tion barriers should be installed in the chase as per regional

codes for the rest of the home. Additionally, Aladdin Hearth

Products recommends that the inside surfaces be sheet-

rocked and taped for maximum air tightness.

To further prevent drafts, the firestops should be caulked to

seal gaps. Gas line holes and other openings should be

caulked or stuffed with insulation. If the unit is being in-

stalled on a cement slab, we recommend that a layer of

plywood be placed underneath to prevent conducting cold

up into the room. Be sure to include spark arrestors for

woodburning units if they are required.

THE CHASE SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED SO THAT ALL

CLEARANCES TO THE FIREPLACE ARE MAINTAINED

AS SPECIFIED WITHIN THIS INSTALLERS GUIDE.

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