Heat & Glo LifeStyle 6000G-IPILP, 6000G-LP Finishing, A. Mantel Projections, B. Facing Material

11 Finishing

A. Mantel Projections

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

			TO CEILING
Note: All			18
measurements		12
in inches.
		11
		10	32
		9
	8		25
	7		19
	6
			18
	5
			17
	4		16
	3	15
		14
		13
2-1/2	12
	11
	10
	5

MEASUREMENTS FROM

TOP EDGE OF THE OPENING

Note: Measurement is taken from top of the opening, NOT the top of the fireplace.

Figure 11.1 Clearances to mantels or other combustibles above appliance

IN T E R IO R W A L L

To p V ie w

A B

F IR E P L AC E

O P E N ING

M A N T E L L E G O R W A L L P RO J E C T IO N S

If A minimum is ____, then B maximum is_____.

A	Inches	2-7/16	3-7/16	4-7/16	5-7/16	6-7/16	7-7/16
	Millimeters	62	87	113	138	164	189
B	Inches	1	2	3	4	5	∞
	Millimeters	25	51	76	102	127	∞

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.

NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE (Shaded areas)

41 in.

39-3/8 in.

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.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

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

•Do NOT overlap combustible materials onto appliance front. The appliance front may only be covered with noncombustible materials. The bottom one inch of the appliance front is exempt and may be covered with either non-combustible or combustible materials.

•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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