FINISHING YOUR FIREBOX
There is a wide variety of finishing material available for your firebox from formal wall treatments with marble and mantels, to rustic wood paneling, stone or brick.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE BLACK FACE OF THE FIREBOX NOT BE COVERED WITH ANY TYPE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
CLEARANCES
To ensure a safe installation, the following must be carefully observed.
1.Sidewall Clearances: Clearances from the side of the firebox opening to any adjacent combustible wall should not be less than 7". See Figure 4
2.Ceiling Clearances: The ceiling height should not be less than 42" from the top of the firebox opening.
FIGURE 4
materials before using them on the face of the firebox. Some of these products contain combustible materials. Combustible wall coverings such as paneling or wallboard may not overlap the black face of the firebox. The space between the wall covering and the firebox should be sealed with a heat resistant material such as rock wool insulation or mortar.
NOTE: An “L” shaped steel lintel must be installed across the top of the firebox opening where facing materials such as brick or stone is used on the face of the firebox. It acts as a support/firestop. It should be attached to the face of the firebox with screws and sealed to the firebox with a
3.Mantel Clearances: See Figure 5.
4. Floor Clearances: No clearance is required if the appliance is installed per these instructions.
SIDE WALL
7" MIN. | CLEARANCE |
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FROM FIREPLACE | 42" MIN. | |||
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| OPENING TO SIDE WALL | |||
| CLEARANCE | |||
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| TO CEILING | |
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| RIGHT |
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| FRONT | 24” CLEARANCE FROM THE FIREBOX OPENING | ||
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