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5.4 NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE - NOT
Interior shown, mantel and framing example applies
to both interior and exterior sides for an IDOD fireplace
COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING
COMBUSTIBLE OR NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BACKING MATERIAL (I.E. SHEETROCK)
7" [178mm] ABOVE TOP OF FIREPLACE
If the standoffs are removed, only non-combustible material can be
installed against the surface.
used between the top of the 3" trim extending 16" [406mm] high the full
16"
width of the fireplace. The 16" includes a 7" [178mm] minimum above
[406]
above the top of the fireplace that is recommended for ease of attachment.
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 5.4
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
1/2" [12.7mm] minimum thickness must be
COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL
TOP GLASS FRAME
3" [76]
DO NOT COVER
GLASS VIEWING AREA
3" [76]
DO NOT COVER
COMBUSTIBLE OR
[MILLIMETERS]
You must properly flash and slope the hearth so water drains away from the wall.
USING THE PROVIDED 1/2" STANDOFFS
MINIMUM NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE
MINERAL WOOL ONLY IN THIS SPACE
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL WHEN
1/2" [12] STANDOFFS
REMOVED
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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