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 300ºF minimum sealant. Refer to Figure 13.5.

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.

FACING MATERIAL UP TO 1/2 IN. THICK

MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE - TOP AND SIDES

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

0 IN.

BOARD (INCLUDED)

 

1 IN.

 

1 IN.

1 IN.

0 IN.

0 IN.

HIGH TEMPERATURE (300º F / 149º C MIN.)

TOP & SIDE SEAL JOINT

 

BOTTOM 1 INCH MAY BE COVERED WITH

COMBUSTIBLE OR NON-COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIAL.

 

Figure 13.5 Noncombustible Facing Diagram

 

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