13 Finishing

A. Mantel and Wall Projections

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear- ances as specified. Framing closer than the minimums list- ed must be constructed entirely of noncombustible materi- als (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.) Failure to comply could cause fire.

Combustible Mantels

Note: All

 

18

 

14-1/4

measurements

 

in inches.

 

10-1/2

 

 

 

6-3/4

 

3

 

 

 

11-1/4

 

 

10-1/8

 

 

9-1/2

 

7-1/4

8-3/8

 

 

 

MEASUREMENTS FROM TOP EDGE

 

OF HOOD OR TOP OF UNIT OPENING

Figure 13.1 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal

Dimensions of Combustibles

Combustible Mantel Legs or Wall Projections

 

 

 

 

 

1 in.

 

 

 

 

 

TOP VIEW

 

MIN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-1/2 in.

MIN. 3 ft. MAX.

Note: Clearance from fireplace opening to perpendicular wall.

Figure 13.2 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening)

B. Facing Material

Metal front faces may be covered with non-combustible materials only.

Facing and/or finishing materials must not interfere with air flow through louvers, operation of louvers or doors, or access for service.

Facing and/or finishing materials must never overhang into the glass opening.

Observe all clearances when applying combustible materials.

Seal joints between the finished wall and appliance top and sides using a 300 ºF minimum sealant. Refer to Figure 13.3.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT apply combustible materials beyond the minimum clearances. Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified in this manual. Overlapping materials could ignite and will interfere with proper operation of doors and louvers.

FINISH WALL MATERIAL MAY BE

COMBUSTIBLE - TOP AND SIDES

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

BOARD

0 in.

0 in.

 

 

 

 

 

0 in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEALANT MATERIAL

Figure 13.3 Noncombustible Facing Diagram

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