NON-COMBUSTIBLE

ZONE

43 in.

60 in.

Figure 13.6 Noncombustible Facing Diagram

D. Finishing Materials Requirements

Note: Optional firescreen sits out 1-1/2 inches from the face of the fireplace. When using thin finishing material, you may want to use thicker non-combustible backer board to bring the finishing material flush with the fire screen. This is not required.

Use the two metal panels shipped with fi replace.

Unscrew the four screws holding two panels together.

Slide the two tapered tabs on bottom of each panel into slots of top surround.

Secure panels with sheet metal screws previously removed from panels.

The metal panels will cover the width of appliance and height of appliance to header board (11-1/2 inch).

Cover entire face of appliance with non-combustible materials prior to applying finishing material, such as brick, stone or tile. See Figure 9.2, 9.3, 13.6 and 13.7.

The fi nishing material must NEVER pass the 1/2 inch metal edge around the opening and overhang into the glass opening.

VIEW FROM TOP OF APPLIANCE

 

 

7-1/2 INCH MINIMUM

COMBUSTIBLE OK

 

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

 

MATERIAL

 

 

 

 

FINISH

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

WALL

 

FACING MATERIAL

 

 

 

60 in.

METAL

 

PANELS

 

 

 

 

43 in.

HIGH TEMPERATURE (300º F /149º C MIN.)

 

TOP AND SIDE SEAL JOINTS

 

Figure 13.7 Non-combustible Finishing Material Requirements

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Escape-42DVLP, Escape-42DV specifications

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