D. Finishing Material

Refer to Sections 11.A. and Sections 11.B. for combus- tible/non-combustible materials. Refer to Figure 11.2 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.

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.

The metal surfaces of the fireplace may be covered with non-combustible materials only.

Do not cover grills.

Figure 11.2 Non-combustible Materials Zone

Finished combustible wall

 

 

 

 

 

Flat 2 x 4 stud wall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combustible material

 

 

 

2 x 4 header, flush with

 

 

 

front of stand-offs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Continuous, non-combustible sealant

Tile, stone or other non-combustible material

Hearth Refractory

1/2 in. Micore or equivilent insulation

Figure 11.3 Decorative Facing

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

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PIER-40 specifications

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