Heat & Glo LifeStyle LUX60 owner manual Wall Finishing, A. Standard 1/2 in. 13 mm Sheetrock

14 Wall Finishing

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

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

•This appliance requires the use of noncombustible materials above the appliance. The use of the steel stud kit and noncombustible cement board is required.

It is very important when framing and setting this appli- ance, to consider what type of wall finishing will be used (i.e. sheet rock, tile, marble, rock, etc.).

The LUX60 is shipped with a steel stud kit and cement board. BOTH MUST BE USED above the appliance opening in the noncombustible zone (see Figure 14.1) regardless of the wall finishing to be used.

Finish wall material may	0 in.
be combustible,
Top and
Sides

Non-Combustible Zone

	These joints
	may be taped
	and covered
	with joint
	compound.
0 in.	0 in.

High Temperature Sealant (300° F/149° C min.)

Figure 14.1 Noncombustible Facing Diagram

A. Standard 1/2 in. (13 mm) Sheetrock

If a standard 1/2 in. sheetrock wall finishing is to be used, the front edge of the appliance must be set 1/2 in. (13 mm) out in front of the framing to achieve a flush fit with the SSF-LUX-BK Surround Kit. See Figure 14.2.

Note: If using additional decorative facing on top of the sheetrock, see following instructions.

Sheetrock Wood Framing

Steel Stud Assy

1/2 in. Cement Board

Air Flow

Figure 14.2 1/2 in. Wall Finishing - Sheetrock

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