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Facing Requirements

NOTE: The combustible area above the facing must not protrude more than 3/4" from the facing. If it does, it is considered a mantel and must meet the mantel requirements listed in this manual.

WARNING: Do not use adhesive to secure the cement board or facing. The high temperatures of the fireplace may cause adhesives to emit odors. Use mastic or thin set (or other non-combustible, non-odorous adherent) to attach the facing to the cement board.

 

NOTE: Screws may be used to secure the cement board to the fireplace. Do not

 

penetrate the fireplace more than 3/4”

 

 

The fireplace requires a concrete

 

 

board (or other non-combustible)

 

 

extending from the header to the

 

 

floor and to the framing members

 

 

on both sides. Do not use

 

 

sheetrock, plywood or other

See "Top Facing

 

combustible.

 

 

Clearance" Below

 

 

 

 

Header

 

 

Non-combustible Facing

See "Face

 

3-1/2" Min.

Dimensions"

 

 

(both sides)

 

 

Base of

 

Keep the set-up face (shipped

Fireplace

 

on the fireplace) in place when

 

 

installing the facing.

1"

See "Face Dimensions"

 

 

Minimum Top Facing Clearance

 

Arch Face

14”

Architectural Face

12”

(Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, Neo-Classic,

 

and French Country Faces)

 

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