Finishing; Mantel Projections; Facing Material - Hearth and Home Technologies BE-36-C Owner's Manual

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Finishing

A. Mantel Projections
Figure 11.1 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding
maximum horizontal dimensions of appliance mantels or
other combustible projections above the top front edge of
the appliance.
1"
2 "
Figure 11.1 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles
above Appliance
Note: Clearance
from opening to
perpendicular wall.
Figure 11.2 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections
(Acceptable on both sides of opening.)
B. Facing Material
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Do NOT obstruct air inlet or outlet grilles.
Do NOT modify grilles.
• Modifying or covering grilles could cause
temperature rise and fi re hazard.
Finishing materials must not interfere with:
• Air fl ow through grilles or louvers.
• Operation of louvers or doors.
• Access for service.
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FINISH WALL MATERIAL MAY BE
COMBUSTIBLE - TOP AND SIDES
1-1/4 IN.
0 IN.
HIGH TEMPERATURE (300
TOP & SIDE SEAL JOINT
Figure 11.3 Noncombustible Facing
WARNING
Risk of Fire
• Non-combustible clearances MUST be
maintained.
• Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must
NOT be used as sheathing or facing in the
non-combustible zone.
• See Section 11 for proper clearances.
• See Section 1 for combustible/non-combustible
defi nitions.
NOTE: There are 3 metal tabs holding the non-combustible
board in place for shipping. These tabs are to be cut off or
bent back before fi nishing around the appliance front.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Finish all edges and fronts to clearances and
specifi cations listed in manual.
• Black metal appliance front may be covered with
noncombustible material only.
• Do NOT overlap combustible materials onto appliance
front.
• Install combustible materials only up to specified
clearances on top, front and side.
• Seal joints between the fi nished wall and appliance top
and sides using only a 300º F minimum sealant.
0 IN.
0 IN.
0 F / 149 0 C MIN.)