North Star 864 HH installation manual Facing Requirements, Drywall Installation

Installation (for qualified installers only) 33

Facing Requirements

•This appliance is designed to allow for drywall (or other combustible facing) to contact the sides and top of the front of the fireplace.

•Non-combustible facing (tile, masonry, etc.) must be placed over the fiber board on the front of the fireplace (see "Facing Overview" on page 34 for further details).

Drywall Installation

Drywall Installation Drywall may be installed up to the front edge of the fireplace. If the fireplace is raised, drywall up to the bottom edge as well.

The non-combustible fiber board must remain in place above the fireplace. Non- combustible facing (tile, masonry, etc.) must be placed over the fiber board.

Do not install drywall (or any other combustible) in front of the fireplace.

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Framing

Nailing Bracket

Fireplace

Drywall

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