Chelsea Fireplace

My husband built two different frames for the new Chelsea Fireplace. Below are the digital camera photos of his work. He wasn't sure which way to put the studs for the Bottom Plate. (I hope that's the correct carpentry term for this part of the frame.)
I finally got my USB Port on my computer fixed so I could upload these pictures.

These are the photos for the first frame.

Below are the photos of the second frame he built.

We need to know if the second frame is correct????? Here's hoping Rex at Stoves Mantels and More will see this and comment, call, or email.