Facing Requirements - FireplaceXtrordinair 4237 EG Installation Manual

Facing Requirements

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Only non-combustible (tile, stone, cement board, etc.) may be placed in front of the fireplace (see "a"
below).
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Drywall (or other combustibles) may contact the front 1/2" (13mm) of the fireplace along the top and
sides (see "b" below). Do not place drywall in front of the fireplace.
WARNING: Do not use adhesive, "modified thinset", or any product with a polymer additive
to secure facing directly to the fireplace or the walls near the fireplace. The high
temperatures near the appliance will cause adhesives to emit odors. Use thinset (also
called thinset mortar, thinset cement, dryset mortar, or drybond mortar) to attach the facing.
Thinset Defined: An adhesive mortar made of cement, fine sand, and a water-retaining
agent such as an alkyl derivative of cellulose
NOTE: Screws may be used to secure cement board or tile backer to the fireplace. Do not
penetrate the fireplace more than 1/2" (13mm).
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