URBANA U55 Fireplace Installation Guide
- June 15, 2024
- Urbana
Table of Contents
URBANA U55 Fireplace
Specifications
- Vent size: 8 x 11 Rigid Co-Axial
- Minimum Depth (2 facing mat.): 26.5 – 28 inches (660 – 698 mm)
- Width: 63 1/2 inches (1359 mm)
- Header Height: 60 1/4 inches (1283 mm)
- Enclosure Ceiling: 108 inches (2743 mm)
- Clearance to Combustibles:
- A – Finishing edge to side wall: 3 1/2 inches (89 mm)
- B – Minimum clearance to enclosure ceiling: 108 inches (2743 mm)
- C – Minimum clearance to mantel height: 60 inches (1524 mm)
- D – Front of door to edge of floor protection: 0 inches (0 mm)
- E – Minimum alcove width: 62 inches (1575 mm)
Product Usage Instructions
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Minimum Framing Dimensions
When framing the unit, care must be taken to consider the final floor thickness. The bottom of the fireplace must sit flush with the finished floor to ensure proper fit of the surround components. -
Non-Combustible Board Placement
Wood Framing Header should be placed between Drywall Sidewall and Combustible Non-Combustible Board. -
Gas Input
The gas input should be set at 2 1/4 inches (56 mm). -
Electrical Input
The electrical input should be set at 3 1/4 inches (83 mm). -
Minimum Venting Requirements
At least 21 inches (533 mm) of clearance is required above the vent when passing through an exterior wall when horizontally terminating. The first elbow only requires 36 inches (914 mm) of clearance. A minimum of 15 inches (381 mm) of non-combustible zone is necessary. -
Mantel Projections
The mantel height can be adjusted between 36 and 68 inches. The mantel depth can be adjusted between 44 and 68 inches. -
Cool Surface System Framing
The minimum framing dimensions for the Cool Surface System are 1346 mm. Option 1 involves a front discharge with a minimum gap of 53 inches by 3 inches at the top of the facing wall. Option 2 is an open chase with a minimum framing dimension and vented ceiling. Optional 3: Valance can be used in conjunction with Option 2. -
Wall Mounted Object
A minimum clearance of 3 inches is required for any wall-mounted object.
FAQ
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Q: What are the minimum framing dimensions for the U55 Fireplace?
A: The minimum framing dimensions for the U55 Fireplace are 26.5 – 28 inches in depth, 63 1/2 inches in width, and 60 1/4 inches in header height. -
Q: What is the vent size for the U55 Fireplace?
A: The vent size for the U55 Fireplace is 8 x 11 Rigid Co-Axial. -
Q: What is the minimum clearance required for the vent when passing through an exterior wall?
A: At least 21 inches of clearance is required above the vent when passing through an exterior wall when horizontally terminating.
U55 FIREPLACE
Installation Reference Guide
REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR SPECIFIC INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS
Minimum Framing Dimensions
- Note: When framing the unit, care must be taken to consider the final floor thickness, the bottom of the fireplace must sit flush with the finished floor to ensure proper fit of the surround components
- Note: Vent size: 8 x 11” Rigid Co-Axial
- Minimum Depth (2” facing mat.) 26.5” 660 mm
- Maximum Depth (½” facing mat.) 28” 698 mm
- Width 63 1/2” 1359 mm
- Header Height 60 1/4” 1283 mm
- Enclosure Ceiling 108” 2743mm
Clearance to Combustibles
- A – Finishing edge to side wall 3 1/2″ 89 mm
- B – Minimum clearance to enclosure ceiling 108″ 2743 mm
- C – Minimum clearance to mantel height 60” 1524 mm
- D – Front of door to edge of floor protection 0″ 0 mm
- E – Minimum alcove width 62″ 1575 mm
Non-Combustible Board Placement
Minimum Venting Requirements
- This appliance uses a 11” (280 mm) exhaust / 8” (203mm) air intake vent pipe system. For safe and proper operation of the appliance follow the venting instructions exactly. Deviation from the minimum vertical length can create difficulty in burner start-up and sooting. Allow several minutes for the flame to stabalize after ignition under extreme vent configurations. It is recommended for vent lengths that pass through unheated spaces (garages, attics, crawl spaces) be insulated to minimize condensation.
- NOTE: At least 21 (533mm) of clearance is required above vent when passing through an exterior wall when horizontally terminating.
Fireplace Dimensions
Mantel Projections
Mantel graph dimensions are measured from the bottom of the fireplace, if you wish to reference the mantel height from the tiling edge subtract 45 inches (1143mm) from the mantel height depicted on the graph. If you plan to install a TV above your fireplace refer to the appropriate section of the owner’s manual for available options. It is acceptable to install a combustible mantel over top of the non-combustible board. If using the Cool Surface System, refer to the graph on the following page to determine the required mantel height.
Mantel Projections with Cool Surface System
Activating the Cool Surface System decreases the required height of the
mantel. Use the graph on the right to determine the mantel height when using
the Cool Surface System. Mantel graph dimensions are measured from the bottom
of the fireplace, if you wish to reference the mantel height from the tiling
edge subtract 45 inches (1143mm) from the mantel height depicted on the graph.
If you plan to install a TV above your fireplace refer to the appropriate
section of the owner’s manual for available options. It is acceptable to
install a combustible mantel over top of the non-combustible
board.
Cool Surface System Framing
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Framing Option 1: Front Discharge (flush wall installations)
- Construct the framing in a way that provides a minimum 53 inch (1067mm) by 3 inch (76mm) gap at the top of the facing wall. It is essential that these dimensions are respected and not to deviate away from them when using combustible materials inside the chase (see Figure 1).
- Note: If you wish to construct the CSS air discharge part way up a tall wall then it is essential to build a false ceiling inside the chase at the desired height to direct the rising heat out of the gap.
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Framing Option 2: Open Chase (built-out installations)
- This could be considered the most discreet option when considering the CSS. The chase must be constructed in a way that stops short of the ceiling, leaving it totally vented above.
- Minimum framing dimensions must be followed when constructing this option and not to deviated from them when using combustible materials. Consider Optional 3: Valance to work in conjunction with this option.
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Framing Option 3: Valance
A valance may be desired to accentuate or hide the CSS outlet. Consider framing option 1 or 2 to utilize the valance feature. This is an optional decorative feature that covers up the CSS outlet gap. Minimum opening and valance dimensions must be followed to ensure safe heat dissipation. Combustible materiel is acceptable when constructing the valance. It is acceptable to wrap the valance around the three sides of a built out chase (Option 2).
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Framing Option 4: Side Discharge
Construct the framing in a way that provides two gaps, one on each side of the chase as shown in Figure 7. Each gap should be a minimum of 21 inch (533mm) by 3 3/4 inch (95mm). It is essential that these dimensions are followed and not to deviated from them when using combustible materials inside the chase (see Figure 6).
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Optional: False Ceiling
If your ceiling dimension is greater than the minimum (See Figure 1) You may want the CSS air discharge lower on the wall. This false ceiling is required to properly evacuate heat from the chase. (See Figure 8).