Heat & Glo LifeStyle LCOR-HV-IPI Finishing, ANY Manner, Sealant Material, Hearth Extensions

Step 9. Finishing

Figures 39 and 40 show the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other combustible projections above the top front edge of the fireplace. See Figures 4 and 5 for other fireplace clearances. Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the black fireplace front.

WARNING: WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE, NEVER ! OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR INLET/OUTLET GRILLES

IN ANY MANNER.

CAUTION: IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FIN- ISHED WALLS AND THE FIREPLACE SUR- ROUND (TOP AND SIDES) ARE SEALED, A 300° F. MINIMUM SEALANT MATERIAL MUST BE USED. THESE JOINTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE SEALED. ONLY NON- COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL (USING 300° F.

MINIMUM ADHESIVE, IF NEEDED) CAN BE APPLIED AS FACING TO THE FIREPLACE SURROUND. SEE THE DIAGRAM BELOW.

							NOTE: Sheetrock or other combustible mate-
							rial such as wood can be placed on the top
		MANTEL		12”			edge and sides of the fireplace.
				11”
				10”
				9”
			8”					ST-HV-IPI
			7”
		6”						TOP EDGE
		5”				Mantel dimensions shown are
		4”
						16” *for standard hood on models:
	3”							SIDE EDGE
				13” 14”	15”	PIER-HV-IPI, LCOR-HV-IPI,
	2”					and RCOR-HV-IPI.
1”			10”	11” 12”
		8”	9”
	6”	7”				To use mantel dimensions
	5”					*shown the fireplace must have
						the standard hood replaced
						with a larger hood (060-143)		0” GAP
						on model: ST-HV-IPI.
	HOOD *			NOTE: 12” mantel			PIER-HV-IPI and L&RCOR-HV-IPI
								TOP EDGE
				at 16” above hood.
Figure 39.	Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal							SIDE EDGE
	Dimensions of Combustibles above Fireplace
			MANTEL	12”
				11”
				10”
				9”		Mantel dimensions shown are
				8”
			7”			*for standard hood on model:		0” GAP
			6”			ST-HV-IPI	Figure 41.	Sealant Material
			5”
		4”
		3”
		2”					Hearth Extensions
	1”			21” 22”
							A hearth extension may be desirable for
					23”
				19” 20”			aesthetic reasons. However, ANSI or CAN/CGA
			17” 18”				testing standards do not require hearth
			16”
	12” 13” 14” 15”						extensions for gas fireplace appliances.
		HOOD *			NOTE: 12” mantel at
					23” above hood.
Figure 40.		Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal
		Dimensions of Combustibles above Fireplace
40				Heat & Glo • PIER-HV-IPI, ST-HV-IPI, L&R-COR-HV-IPI • 2005-900 Rev. K • 11/06