Finishing; Facing Material - Heat & Glo SL-550TR-E Installation Manual

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Finishing

A. Facing Material
• Metal front faces may be covered with non-combustible
materials only.
• Facing and/or fi nishing materials must not interfere with
air fl ow through louvers, operation of louvers or doors,
or access for service.
• Facing and/or fi nishing materials must never overhang
into the glass opening.
• Observe all clearances when applying combustible
materials.
• Seal joints between the fi nished wall and appliance top
and sides using a 300 ºF minimum sealant. Refer to
Figure 10.1 or Figure 10.2.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT apply combustible
materials beyond the minimum clearances. Comply with
all minimum clearances to combustibles as specifi ed in
this manual. Overlapping materials could ignite and will
interfere with proper operation of doors and louvers.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures around the appliance will
become warm while the appliance is in operation. Ensure
finishing materials used for all surfaces (floor, walls,
mantels, etc.) will withstand temperatures up to 190°F.
FACING MATERIAL UP TO 1/2 IN. THICK
MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE - TOP AND SIDES
0 IN.
1 IN.
1 IN.
0 IN.
HIGH TEMPERATURE (300 ºF/ 149 ºC MIN.)
TOP AND SIDE SEAL JOINT
BOTTOM 1 INCH (SHADED AREA)
MAY BE COVERED WITH COMBUSTIBLE
OR NON-COMBUTIBLE MATERIAL
Figure 10.1 Facing Materials
Models: SL-550TR-E, SL-750TR-E
SL-550TR-IPI-E, SL-750TR-IPI-E
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Figure 10.2 Facing Materials
0 IN.
TOP SEAL
FINISH WALL MATERIAL
JOINT
MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE
SIDE SEAL
JOINT
0 IN.
(0 mm)
NON-COMBUSTIBLE STRIP
SHIPPED WITH UNIT
Models: SL-950TR-IPI-E
TOP AND SIDES
3 IN.
(76 mm)
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