Hearth and Home Technologies EXCLAIM-36 owner manual D. Finishing Material

D. Finishing Material

Refer to Sections 11.A. and Sections 11.B. for combus- tible/noncombustible materials. Refer to Figure 11.9 for noncombustible zone.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must maintain clearances.

•Use only non-combustible framing material below standoffs.

•Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must NOT be used as sheathing or facing in the noncombustible zone.

•DO NOT cover metal fireplace front with combustible materials.

•Install combustible materials only to specified clearances on top front and side edges.

These surfaces may be covered with non-combustible material.

Non-combustible sealant.

Figure 11.9 Noncombustible Facing

Finished combustible wall

Combustible material

Non-combustible decorative facing (up to full brick depth)

Flat 2 x 4 stud wall

2 x 4 header, flush with front of stand-offs

Continuous, non-combustible sealant

Tile, stone or other non-combustible material

HX4 Hearth Ext
or equivilent	Metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm)
		Floor constructed of wood or
insulation	under the front of the fireplace and must
	extend beyond the front and sides of	other combustible material
	fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm)

Figure 11.10 Decorative Facing

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