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5.3 NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE - USING THE PROVIDED 1/2" STANDOFFS
Interior shown, mantel and framing example applies
to both interior and exterior sides for an IDOD fireplace
COMBUSTIBLE OR NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BACKING MATERIAL (I.E. SHEETROCK)
COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING
TOP OF FIREPLACE
1/2" [12.7] CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES ON HOOD SURFACE
The fireplace ships with standoffs in place
to ensure a 1/2" clearance to combustibles
COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL
is maintained on the surface.
THE 3" [76.2mm] BLACK STEEL SURFACE
AROUND THE FIREPLACE OPENING CAN
NOT BE COVERED WITH ANY MATERIAL.
GLASS AND DECORATIVE FRAMING WILL
BE PLACED ON TOP OF IT.
BOTTOM GLASS FRAME
COMBUSTIBLE HEARTH
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
Figure 5.3
16400-7820 REV D
5 - FRAMING & MANTEL REQUIREMENTS
THIS EXAMPLE OF FRAMING AND FINISHING IS FOR REFERENCE.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO MAKE CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE FRAMING AND FINISHING
MATERIALS THAT YOU ARE USING FOR YOUR PARTICULAR INSTALLATION.
COMBUSTIBLE FACING
MATERIAL
6" [152mm]
TOP GLASS FRAME
3" [76.2mm]
DO NOT COVER
GLASS VIEWING AREA
3" [76.2mm]
DO NOT COVER
COMBUSTIBLE OR
You must properly flash and slope the hearth so water drains away from the wall.
MINIMUM NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE
MINERAL WOOL ONLY IN THIS SPACE
1/2" [12.7 mm]
STANDOFFS
SIDE GLASS FRAME
- DO NOT COVER -
Important Note: Exterior Hearth
Notes About TV Placement:
A mantel is not required if you are
placing a TV above the opening.
No minimum clearance required for a TV
above the fireplace opening.
EXTERIOR FLANGE
6" [152 mm]
9" [229mm]
EXTERIOR
AIR INTAKE VENTS
Any hearth used on the
exterior needs to be placed
underneath air intake vents.
Hearth may be combustible.
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