Heat & Glo LifeStyle EM-485T - 42, EM-415 - 36 D. Finishing Material, Warning! Risk of Fire

D. Finishing Material

Refer to Section 11 for combustible/non-combustible ma- terials. Refer to Figure 11.9 for non-combustible zone.

Warning! Risk of Fire! You must maintain clearances.

•Use only non-combustible framing material below standoffs.

•Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must NOT be used as sheathing or facing in the non-combustible zone.

•Do NOT cover metal fireplace front with combustible materials.

•Install combustible materials only to specified clearances on top front and side edges.

Warning! Risk of Fire!

•Do NOT obstruct air inlets or outlets.

•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.

•Complete framing and apply facing material (drywall) over framing.

•A bead of 300-deg F minimum non-combustible sealant must be used to close off any gaps at the top and sides between the fireplace and facing to prevent cold air leaks.

•Large gaps can be bridged with fiberglass rope gasket.

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

These surfaces

may be covered

with non-combustible

material.

High temperature

sealant.

Figure 11.9 Non-combustible Facing

Finished combustible wall

Combustible material

Non-combustible decorative facing (up to full brick depth)

Continuous, non-combustible sealant

Tile, stone or other non-combustible material

Flat 2 x 4 stud wall

2 x 4 header, flush with front of stand-offs

Hearth

Refractory

HX3 or HX4 Hearth Ext or equivilent insulation

Metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm) under the front of the fireplace and must extend beyond the front and sides of fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm)

Floor constructed of wood or other combustible material

Figure 11.10 Decorative Facing

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