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Finishing
A. Finishing Material
Refer to Sections 1.B. and Sections 1.C. for combustible/
non-combustible materials. Refer to Figure 7.1 for non-
combustible zone.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
ances.
• 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 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 drywall 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.
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Figure 7.2
Decorative Facing
You must maintain clear-
Finished combustible wall
Combustible material
Non-combustible
decorative facing
(up to full brick depth)
Continuous,
non-combustible sealant
Tile, stone or other
non-combustible material
HX3 or HX4
Hearth Ext
Metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm)
or equivilent
under the front of the fireplace and must
insulation
extend beyond the front and sides of
fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm)
Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485T Installers Manual • 4017-268 • Rev S • 01/22
These metal surfaces
may be covered
with non-combustible
material.
Figure 7.1
Non-combustible Facing
Flat 2 x 4 stud wall
2 x 4 header, flush with
front of stand-offs
Note:
If Lintel Bar is used make sure
it does not cover combustible
material.
Hearth
Refractory
Floor constructed of wood or
other combustible material
300° silicone
sealant around
edge of fireplace
and drywall.
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