B. Mantel and Wall Projections

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear- ances to combustibles as specified. Framing closer than the minimums listed must be constructed entirely of noncom- bustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.) Failure to comply could cause fire.

Mantels (Combustible/Non-Combustible)

1,3 cm Thick Wall

Sheathing 30 cm

MAX.

MEASUREMENT

36 cm FROM TOP OF MIN. FIREPLACE

OPENING

Figure 13.5 Clearances To Combustible Mantels Or Other

Combustibles Above Appliance

Note: For non-combustible fireplace finish material (marble, stone, etc) specifications refer to Section 13.C.

Mantel Leg (Combustible/Non-Combustible)

TOP VIEW

8 cm

MINIMUM UNLIMITED

18 cm

Figure 13.6 Non-Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening)

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 factory-installednon-com- bustible board. Overlapping materials could ignite.

Decorative facing material thickness is measured from the face of the factory-installed non-combustible board. See Figure 13.7

3,8 cm ABOVE STANDOFF

FACTORY-INSTALLED

 

NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD

 

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

 

FINISHING MATERIAL

 

0 - 2,5 cm THICK

 

TONIC DECORATIVE

 

FRONT SHOWN

 

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

 

FINISHING MATERIAL

 

0 - 2,5 cm THICK

DRYWALL OR

 

EQUIVALENT (1,2 cm)

Figure 13.7 Overlap Fit Method (Tonic or Martini Decorative Front)

Both the Tonic and Martini decorative fronts can be in- stalled with an “Overlap” or “Inside Fit” method:

Overlap Requirement: See Figure 13.7.

Inside Fit requirement: See Figure 13.8 and 13.9.

Non-Combustible Finish Materials

0 - 2,54 cm Thickness-Overlap Fit Method

Both the Tonic and Martini decorative fronts are designed to overlap finish materials 0 cm to 2,54 cm thick. See Figure 13.6.

NOTICE: This 2.54 cm maximum not only includes the decorative finish materials (marble, tile, slate, etc) but also the mortar or adhesive used to attach the decorative finish material.

The non-combustible finish material can be installed up to the fireplace opening.

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