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.

NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE

FINISH WALL MATERIAL

MATERIAL SUPPLIED WITH UNIT

MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE

 

- TOP AND SIDES -

0 in.

2 in.

 

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIAL ONLY

12 IN.

(305 mm)

CEILING

32IN.

(813 mm)

HIGH TEMPERATURE

(300º F /149º C. MIN.)

SEAL JOINT

13 IN.

(330 mm)

1/2 INCH (13 mm)

TOP FRONT EDGE OF FIREPLACE

TOP OF HOOD

Figure 11.1 Clearances to mantels or other combustibles above appliance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOP VIEW

 

MIN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIN.

 

3 ft.

Note: Clearance from opening

 

 

MAX.

to perpendicular wall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 11.2 Clearances to Mantel Legs or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening.)

B. Facing Material

WARNING

Fire Risk Explosion Risk

• Facing and/or finishing materials must never overhang into the glass opening.

•Overhanging materials may ignite.

•May interfere with proper operation of glass assembly.

0 in.

 

 

0 in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 11.3 Noncombustible Facing Diagram

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.

•Black metal appliance front may be covered with non- combustible 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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