Heat & Glo LifeStyle BAY-38HV manual Finishing, Sealant Material, Hearth Extensions

Step 9. Finishing

Figure 28 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other combustible projections above the top front edge of the fireplace. See Figures 2, 3 and 4 for other fireplace clearances.

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

!WARNING: WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE, NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR IN- LET/OUTLET GRILLES IN ANY MANNER.

						CEILING
				12"
				11"
			10"
		9"				36”
		8"
	6"	7"
						12”
	5"					11”
4"						10”
						9”
3"				7”	8”
2"			5”	6”
	3”	4"
2”
	TOP FRONT EDGE
	OF FIREPLACE

Figure 32.

Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimensions of Combustibles above Fireplace

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.

	TOP EDGE
	SIDE EDGE
	0” GAP
Figure 33.	Sealant Material

NOTE: Sheetrock can be placed on the top edge and sides of the fireplace (see Figure 33).

Hearth Extensions

A hearth extension may be desirable for aesthetic reasons. However, ANSI or CAN/CGAtesting standards do not require hearth extensions for gas fireplace appliances.

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