Heatilator A36C - Design and Installation Considerations; Selecting Fireplace Locations

Heatilator • A36/42C, A36/42CH • Installers Manual • 4017-262 • Rev D • 10/07/13
6
F
E
D
B
C
Across a
corner
G
As a
room
divider
A
48 in.
(1219 mm)
minimum
B
Along a wall
B
A
1/2 in. (13 mm) all
configurations
G
3/4 in. (19 mm) min. air
space from fireplace to
combustible materials. 1/2
in. (13 mm) allowed at
nailing flanges.
Note:
G
A*
In an exterior chase
or projecting into a
garage
B
Note: Measurements are FRAMING dimensions only and do
not include drywall either in the cavity or on the interior walls.
H
H
H
*
8 in. (203 mm) extra space
included for outside air
connection. If outside air duct
has no bend, this dimension
may be reduced as long as
minimum clearances are met.
Model # A B C D E F G H
in.
51 43 74 7/8 35 3/4 15 3/4 53 23
mm
1295 1092 1902 908 400 1346 584
in.
57 49 77 1/2 38 7/8 18 54 7/8 23
mm
1448 1245 1969 987 457 1394 584
A36
A42
12 in. (305 mm)
Minimum from FP
opening to any
perpendicular wall.
Figure 2.2 Fireplace Locations
NOTICE:
• Illustrationsandphotosreecttypicalinstallationsand
are FORDESIGNPURPOSESONLY.
• Illustrations/diagramsarenotdrawntoscale.
• Actualinstallation/appearancemayvaryduetoindividual
design preference.
• Hearth&HomeTechnologiesreservestherighttoalter
its products.
NOTICE: In addition to these framing dimensions, also
reference the following section: Clearances (Section 3).
NOTICE:
Aminimum3/4in.(19mm)airclearanceatthe
backandsidesofthereplaceassemblymustbe
maintained.
Chimney sections at any level require a 2 in. mini-
mum air space clearance between the framing
and chimney sections.
B. Design and Installation Considerations
NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation.
• InstallationMUSTcomplywithlocal,regional,stateand
nationalcodesandregulations.
• Consultinsurancecarrier,localbuildinginspector,re
ofcialsorauthoritieshavingjurisdictionoverrestrictions,
installationinspectionandpermits.
• Before installing,determinethefollowing:
- Wherethereplaceistobeinstalled.
- Theventsystemcongurationtobeused.
- Gassupplypiping.
- Electricalwiring.
- Framingandnishingdetails.
- Whetheroptionalaccessories-devicessuchasa
fan,wallswitchorremotecontrol-aredesired.
1. Selecting Fireplace Locations
Thisreplacemaybeusedasaroomdivider,installed
alongawall,acrossacornerorusedinanexteriorchase.
SeeFigure2.2.
Locatingthereplaceinabasementshouldbeavoided.
Locatingnearfrequentlyopeneddoors,centralheat
outletsorreturns,orotherlocationsofconsiderableair
movementcanaffecttheperformance.
Considerationshouldbegiventothesefactorsbefore
decidingonalocation.