Heat & Glo LifeStyle 36DV manual Finishing, Let/Outlet Grilles In Any Manner, Sealant Material

Step 10. Finishing

Figure 26 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other combustible projections above the opening edge of the fireplace. See Figures 2 and 3 for other fireplace clearances.

Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the fireplace front.

WARNING: WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE, ! NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR IN-

LET/OUTLET GRILLES IN ANY MANNER.

3-1/2”
36”
		12”
		11”
		10”
		9”
		8”
	6”	7”
11-1/2”
	5”	12”
	4 ”
	3”
	2”	8”
1”
	4”

Figure 26.

Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimensions of Combustibles above Fireplace

Height above opening	Horizontal Mantle distance
4"	1"
5"	2-1/4"
6"	3-1/2"
7"	4-3/4"
8"	6"
9"	7-1/2"
10"	9"
11"	10-1/2"
12"	12"

CAUTION: IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED WALLS AND THE FIREPLACE SURROUND (TOP AND SIDES) ARE SEALED, A 300° F. MINIMUM SEALANT MATE-

RIAL MUST BE USED. THESE JOINTS ARE NOT RE- QUIRED TO BE SEALED. ONLY NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL (USING 300° F. MINIMUM ADHESIVE, IF NEEDED) CAN BE APPLIED AS FACING TO THE FIRE- PLACE SURROUND. SEE THE DIAGRAM BELOW.

NON-COMBUSTIBLE		FINISH WALL
	51”
		12”
	HIGH TEMPERATURE (3000F /1490C MIN.)
	TOP SEAL JOINT
NON-COMBUSTIBLE		FINISH WALL
	51”
		12”
46-1/2”
HIGH TEMPERATURE (3000F /1490C MIN.)
	TOP & SIDES SEAL JOINT
Figure 27.	Sealant Material

!WARNING: A 12” minimum hearth extension is required to protect combustible floor con-

struction in front of the fireplace in certain instal- lations. This hearth must be constructed of non- combustible material and extend the width of the fireplace (see Figures 4 and 5).

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