Hearth and Home Technologies 6000BE Finishing, Installing Trim, Logs, and Ember Material

Step 10. Finishing

Figure 38 shows 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 2 and 3 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 IN- LET/OUTLET GRILLES IN ANY MANNER.

				12”
				11”
				10”	31”
				9”
					TO CEILING
				8”
			7”
					18”
			6”
					17”
		5”
					16”
	4”			15”
3”
				14”
				13”
				12”
2-1/2”				11”
			10”

9”

1” 4”

1”

TOP FRONT EDGE OF FIREPLACE

Figure 38.

Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimensions of Combustibles above Fireplace

Note: There are 3 metal tabs holding the non-combustible board in place for shipping. These tabs are to be cut off or bent back before finishing around the fireplace front.

CAUTION: IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED WALLS AND THE FIREPLACE SURROUND (TOP AND SIDES) ARE SEALED, A 300° F. MINIMUM SEALANT MATE-

RIAL MUST BE USED. THESE JOINTS ARE NOT RE- QUIRED TO BE SEALED. ONLY NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL (USING 300° F. MINIMUM ADHESIVE, IF NEEDED) CAN BE APPLIED AS FACING TO THE FIRE- PLACE SURROUND. SEE FIGURE 39.

FINISH WALL MATERIAL MAY BE

COMBUSTIBLE - TOP AND SIDES

NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD	0”

0” 0”

HIGH TEMPERATURE (3000F / 1490C MIN.)

TOP & SIDE SEAL JOINT

Figure 39 Sealant Material

Hearth Extensions

A hearth extension may be desirable for aesthetic reasons. However,ANSI or CAN/CGAtesting standards do not require hearth extensions for gas fireplace appliances.

Step 11. Installing Trim, Logs, and Ember Material

Installing the Trim

Combustible materials may be brought up to the specified clearances on the side and top front edges of the fireplace, but MUST NEVER overlap onto the front face. The joints between the finished wall and the fireplace top and sides can only be sealed with a 300° F. (149° C) minimum sealant.

!WARNING: WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE, NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR IN- LET/OUTLET GRILLES IN ANY MANNER.

Install optional marble and brass trim surround kits as desired. Marble, brass, brick, tile, or other non-combustible materials can be used to cover up the gap between the sheet rock and the fireplace.

Do not obstruct or modify the air inlet/outlet grilles. When overlapping on both sides, leave enough space so that the bottom grille can be lowered and the trim door removed.

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