Caution RequirementsThe top, back and sides of the fireplace are defined bystandoffs. The metal ends of the standoff may NOT berecessed into combustible construction.WARNINGFire hazard is an extreme risk if these clearances (air space) to combustible materialsare not adhered to. It is of greatest importance that this fireplace and vent system beinstalled only in accordance with these instructions.CLEARANCESThe clearances listed below are Minimum distances unless otherwise stated:A major cause of chimney related fires is failure to maintain required clearances (air space) to combustible materials. It is of the greatest importancethat this fireplace and vent system be installed only in accordance with these instructions.FBEDAInstalled Closeto FloorGClearance: Dimension Measured From:A: Mantel Height (min.) 20" (508mm) Top of Fireplace OpeningB: Sidewall (on one side) 4" (102mm) Side of Fireplace OpeningC: Ceiling(room and/or alcove)40-7/8" (1038mm) Top of Fireplace OpeningD: Mantel Depth (max.) 13" (330mm) 30" Above Fireplace OpeningE: Alcove Width 83" (2108mm) Sidewall to Sidewall (Minimum)F: Alcove Depth 36" (914mm) Front to Back Wall (Maximum)G: To Floor 28 - 7/8" (733mm) Top of Fireplace OpeningNote 0" No hearth requiredFBCInstalled Closeto CeilingFlue Clearances to CombustiblesHorizontal - Top 3"Horiztonal - Side 2"Horiztonal - Bottom 2"Vertical 2"Passing through wall/floor/ceiling - whenfirestop is used.1-1/2"42-3/8” (1079mm)3-7/8"( 99mm) 5-1/2”(140mm)22-1/2”(572mm)19-7/8"(505mm)22-5/8”52-7/8”60-1/2" (1537mm)Non-combustibleMaterialNon-combustible MaterialNon-combustible MaterialNon-combustible MaterialMetal Stud (header)Wood StudWood StudNON-COMBUSTIBLE REQUIREMENTSThe HeatWave Duct Kit and the HeatRelease Kit have different clearanceand framing requirements, check theHeatWave and Heat Release manualfor details.Heat Release KitHZ54E-11 Gas Fireplace | 2