C. Facing Material
•Facing and/or finishing materials must not interfere with air flow through louvers, operation of louvers or doors, or access for service.
•Facing and/or finishing materials must never overhang into the glass opening.
•Observe all clearances when applying combustible materials.
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.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT install drywall or other combustible materials over the
Decorative facing material thickness is measured from the face of the
BOARD
TONIC DECORATIVE
FRONT SHOWN
\\\
DRYWALL OR EQUIVALENT (1/2 IN.)
Figure 13.12 Overlap Fit Method (Tonic or Martini Decorative Front)
Both the Tonic and Martini decorative fronts can be in- stalled such that they overlap
Additionally, the Tonic is approved to be installed in an inside fit application with up to 4 in. of
Please refer to the appropriate section for specific require- ments for each method if installation. See Figure 13.17 and Figure 13.18 for decorative front identification.
Non-Combustible Finish Materials
0 - 1 inch thickness-Overlap Fit Method
Both the Tonic and Martini decorative fronts are designed to overlap finish materials 0 inches to 1 inch thick. See Figure 13.12.
NOTICE: This one inch maximum not only includes the decorative finish materials (marble, tile, slate, etc) but also the thinset, lath and adhesive used to attach the decorative finish material.
The
Top Joint
|
| 0 in. |
Side | Side | |
Joint | BOARD | Joint |
Bottom
Joint
Figure 13.13
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