Step 10 Finishing - Heat & Glo LifeStyle PIER-TVFL Installer's Manual

Step 10
Finishing
Only non-
combustible
materials may be
used to cover the
black fireplace front.
CAUTION
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The following diagram shows the minimum vertical
and corresponding maximum horizontal
dimensions of fireplace mantels or other
combustible projections above the top front edge
of the fireplace. See Figures 3 and 4 for other
fireplace clearances.
DRY WALL
12"
TOP FRONT
EDGE OF
FIREPLACE
Figure 13. Minimum Vertical and Maximum
Horizontal Dimensions of
Combustibles above Fireplace
WARNING
!
WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE,
NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE
AIR INLET/OUTLET GRILLES IN ANY
MANNER.
IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED WALLS AND
THE FIREPLACE SURROUND (TOP AND SIDES)
ARE SEALED, A 300° F. MINIMUM SEALANT MA-
TERIAL MUST BE USED. THESE JOINTS ARE
NOT REQUIRED TO BE SEALED. ONLY NON-
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL (USING 300° F. MINI-
MUM ADHESIVE, IF NEEDED) CAN BE APPLIED
AS FACING TO THE FIREPLACE SURROUND.
SEE THE FOLLOWING DIAGRAM
CEILING
31"
1 1/2"
MINIMUM