FRAMING AND INSTALLATION
3. Always refer to the fireplace installation instructions
for proper methods of framing, combustible material
clearances, and non-combustible board locations for
the fireplace model.
4. Figure 4 shows the typical framing dimensional
requirements for installation of the Heat Transfer Body
assembly for the various model sizes. Please note the
2-3/8"
2-1/8"
42861-0-1220
minimum clearance from a finished ceiling to the inside
of the top horizontal framing member. The Heat Transfer
body assembly must be installed prior to installing the
finished wall covering.
5. For reference, Figure 5 illustrates the finished wall
opening dimensions, and how these dimensions relate
to the framed opening.
HMGW36 = 34-7/8"
HMGW48 = 46-7/8"
HMGW60 = 58-7/8"
HMGW72 = 70-7/8"
7-1/4"
2 X 4 FRAMING ON EDGE
2 X 4 FRAMING ON EDGE
Framing Dimensions
Figure 4
HMGW36 = 34-7/8"
HMGW48 = 46-7/8"
HMGW60 = 58-7/8"
HMGW72 = 70-7/8"
2 X 4 FRAMING ON EDGE
HMGW36 = 33-3/4"
HMGW48 = 45-3/4"
HMGW60 = 57-3/4"
HMGW72 = 69-3/4"
2 X 4 FRAMING ON EDGE
Finished Opening Dimensions
Figure 5
Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL
FINISHED
CEILING
MINIMUM
FINISHED
CEILING
MINIMUM
3"
3"
7-3/4"
FRAMED
OPENING
HEIGHT
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