11 Finishing

A. Mantel Projections

Figure 11.1 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions of appliance mantels or other combustible projections above the top front edge of the appliance.

1”

2 ”

Figure 11.1 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Appliance

Note: Clearance from opening to perpendicular wall.

Figure 11.2 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening.)

B. Facing Material

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Do NOT obstruct air inlet or outlet grilles.

Do NOT modify grilles.

Modifying or covering grilles could cause temperature rise and fire hazard.

Finishing materials must not interfere with:

Air flow through grilles or louvers.

Operation of louvers or doors.

Access for service.

 

FINISH WALL MATERIAL MAY BE

 

 

COMBUSTIBLE - TOP AND SIDES

 

 

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

0 IN.

 

BOARD (INCLUDED)

1-1/4 IN.

 

 

0 IN.

0 IN.

 

HIGH TEMPERATURE (3000F / 1490 C MIN.)

 

 

TOP & SIDE SEAL JOINT

 

Figure 11.3

Noncombustible Facing

 

WARNING

Risk of Fire

Non-combustible clearances MUST be maintained.

Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must NOT be used as sheathing or facing in the non-combustible zone.

See Section 11 for proper clearances.

See Section 1 for combustible/non-combustible definitions.

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 appliance front.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Finish all edges and fronts to clearances and specifications listed in manual.

Black metal appliance front may be covered with noncombustible material only.

Do NOT overlap combustible materials onto appliance front.

Install combustible materials only up to specified clearances on top, front and side.

Seal joints between the finished wall and appliance top and sides using only a 300º F minimum sealant.

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SL-950TR-D, SL-750TR-D, SL-550TR-D specifications

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