Heat & Glo LifeStyle BE-41IPILPC Finishing, A. Mantel and Wall Projections, B. Facing Material

13 Finishing

A. Mantel and Wall Projections

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear- ances as specified. Framing closer than the minimums list- ed must be constructed entirely of noncombustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.).

Combustible Mantels

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 13.1 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal

Dimensions of Combustibles

Combustible Mantel Legs or Wall Projections

INTERIOR WALL

TOP VIEW

A B

FIREPLACE OPENING

MANTEL LEG OR WALL PROJECTIONS

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 13.2 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening)

B. Facing Material

•Metal front faces may be covered with non-combustible materials only.

•Facing and/or finishing materials must not interfere with air flow through louvers, operation of louvers or doors, or access for service.

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

•Observe all clearances when applying combustible materials.

•Seal joints between the finished wall and appliance top and sides using a 300 ºF minimum sealant. Refer to Figure 13.3.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT apply combustible materials beyond the minimum clearances. Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified in this manual. Overlapping materials could ignite and will interfere with proper operation of doors and louvers.

NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE (Shaded areas)

41 in.

39-3/8 in.

1 in. 1 in.

Figure 13.3 Noncombustible Facing Diagram

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