Finishing; Mantel Projections; Section 11: Finishing A. Mantel Projections; Facing Material - Heat & Glo Escape-42DV Owner's Manual

11

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 opening edge of
the appliance.
• Appliance front may be covered with combustible
materials up to 4 inches from the opening sides and 6
inches from the opening top.
• Non-combustible materials must be used in the 4 inch
zone on each side and 6 inches above the fireplace
opening (see Figure 11.3).
• A side wall may be placed 4 inches from the opening
(see Figure 3.1).
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
(ENTIRE WIDTH AND
DEPTH OF FIREPLACE)
39"
Height
in. 6
above
mm 152
opening
Horizontal
in. 3
Mantel
mm 76
distance
Figure 11.1 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles
above Appliance
4 inch
Figure 11.2 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections
(Acceptable on both sides of opening.)
3-1/2"
COMBUSTIBLE
FRAMING
O.K.
FINISH WALL
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FINISH WALL OR
METAL PANELS
(12")
COMBUSTIBLE
PROJECTIONS
12"
11"
10"
9"
12" 8"
7"
6"
11-1/2"
5"
4"
3"
8"
6"
TOP EDGE OF OPENING
7 8 9 10 11
178 203 228 254 279
4-3/4 6 7-1/2 9 10-1/2
121 152 191 228 267
Unlimited
MANTEL
LEG
Heat & Glo • Escape-42DV • 2052-900 Rev. B • 5/05
B. Facing Material
Figure 11.3 Noncombustible Facing Diagram
12"
12
205
• Finishing material must NEVER pass the 1/2 inch
12
metal edge around opening and overhang into glass
305
opening.
• Only non-combustible material (using 300
mum adhesive, if needed) can be applied as facing
to fireplace surround in first 4 inches from opening
sides and 6 inches above the opening.
• Install combustible materials up to specified clear-
ances on top front and side edges.
• Seal joints between the finished wall and appliance
top and sides using only a 300
WARNING
Fire Risk.
• Facing and/or finishing material must
never overhang into the glass opening.
Finishing materials must not interfere with:
• Operation of louvers or doors.
• Access for service.
6 INCH NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIAL
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Finish all edges and fronts to clearances and
specifications listed in manual.
o F minimum sealant.
4 INCHES
0 F. Mini-
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