Heat & Glo LifeStyle BE-41 manual Finishing, Hearth Extensions, Installing the Trim

Step 9. Finishing

Figure 35 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 and 3 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"					31”
		8"
		7"
		6"					12”
		5"					11”
	4"						10”
2" 3"						8”	9”
			5”	6”	7”
1”		4"
	2”	3”
1”

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.

FINISH WALL MATERIAL MAY BE DRYWALL
	- TOP AND SIDES
	0
0	0
HIGH TEMPERATURE (300O F/149O C MIN.)
	TOP & SIDE SEAL JOINT
Figure 33.	Sealant Material

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.

Step 10. Installing Trim, Logs, and Ember Material

Installing the Trim

Combustible materials may be brought up to the specified clearances on the side and top front edges of the fireplace, but MUST NEVER overlap onto the front face. The joints between the finished wall and the fireplace top and sides can only be sealed with a 300° F. (149° C) minimum sealant.

WARNING: WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE,

!NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR INLET/ OUTLET GRILLES IN ANY MANNER.

Install optional marble and brass trim surround kits as desired. Marble, brass, brick, tile, or other non-combustible materials can be used to cover up the gap between the sheet rock and the fireplace.

Do not obstruct or modify the air inlet/outlet grilles. When overlapping on both sides, leave enough space so that the bottom grille can be lowered and the trim door removed.

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