Heat & Glo LifeStyle Escape-42DVLP owner manual B. Mantel and Wall Projections, C. Facing Material

B. 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

						3-1/2 IN.
						FINISH WALL
						COMBUSTIBLE
						NO COMBUSTIBLES
						IN THIS AREA
						COMBUSTIBLE
39 IN.						FRAMING
						METAL PANELS
						(PROVIDED)
						COMBUSTIBLE
						PROJECTIONS
							12 IN.
							10-1/2 IN.
			11-12 IN.				9 IN.
						7-1/2 IN.
						6 IN.
					4-3/4 IN.			12 IN.
					3 IN.			MIN.
							8 IN. MIN.
						6 IN. MIN.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
	FACING MATERIAL					TOP OF FIREPLACE
MIN. 1/2 IN. THICKNESS
						OPENING
Height	in.	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
above	mm	152	178	203	228	254	279	305
opening
Horizontal	in.	3	4-3/4	6	7-1/2	9	10-1/2	12
Mantel	mm	76	121	152	191	228	267	305
distance
Figure 13.4 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal
	Dimensions of Combustibles

Combustible Mantel Legs or Wall Projections

4 INCH

MINIMUM

UNLIMITED

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIAL

Figure 13.5 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening)

C. Facing Material

•The appliance front metal surfaces may be covered with non-combustible materials only.

•Non-combustible materials MUST be placed around the fi replace opening (see Figure 13.6)

•Facing and/or fi nishing materials must not interfere with air fl ow through louvers, operation of louvers and door or removal of the right, left and bottom refractory panel for service.

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

•Observe all clearances when applying combustible materials.

•Seal joints between the fi nished wall and appliance top and sides using a 300 °F minimum sealant. Refer to Figure 13.7.

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.

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