6Finishing
A. Finishing Material
•Combustible Material
Material which is made of or surfaced with wood, compressed paper, plant fi bers, plastics, or any material capable of igniting and burning, whether fl ame proofed or not, plastered or not plastered.
•Non-Combustible Material
Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials are those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete, slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof.
C. Mantel
The height that a combustible mantel is fi tted above the heater is dependent on the height of the front selected.
•The minimum height is 1 in. (25 mm) above the front.
•Fronts available for the 26 in. heater:
-24 in. (610 mm) high
-28 in. (711 mm) high
-32 in. (813 mm) high
Combustible
Finishing
Material
Grilles/
Mesh
Figure 6.1 Finishing Materials
B. Finishing Checklist
•Power supply service must be completed prior to finishing to avoid reconstruction.
•Grilles and air openings cannot be covered in any circumstances.
Note: The heater is a zero clearance fi replace and may be fi nished with combustible or noncombustible fi nishing materials.
When using paint or lacquer to fi nish the mantel, they must be
Note: Finishing materials are normally installed behind the nailing fl anges or up to the sides of the nailing fl anges. Allow room for the front to be added and the heater to be anchored.
3/4 in. - 12 in.
(19 mm - 305 mm)
Figure 6.2 Mantel Specifications
WARNING
Fire Risk
Do NOT obstruct air inlet or outlet grilles.
Do NOT modify grilles.
•Modifying or covering grilles could cause temperature rise and fi re hazard.
Finishing materials must not interfere with:
•Air fl ow through grilles or louvers
•Operation of louvers or doors
•Access for service
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