Finishing; Mantel And Wall Projections; Facing Material - Heatilator B-Vent Gas Fireplace BCBV36 Owner's Manual

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Finishing

A. Mantel and Wall Projections
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear-
ances as specifi ed. Framing closer than the minimums
listed must be constructed entirely of noncombustible
materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.) Failure to
comply could cause fi re.
Mantels
3 - 12
0 - 3
13-3/4
13
12-1/2
Measured from top of hood (in inches)
Figure 13.1 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimen-
sions of Combustibles
Mantel Legs or Wall Projections
Top of
Appliance
A
B
1 in. (25 mm) min.
A
to perpendicular wall
B 2-3/8 in. (60 mm) min.
from fireplace opening
to perpendicular wall
Figure 13.2 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Accept-
able on both sides of opening)
35-1/2 in. minimum
to ceiling
18
17
16
15
17-1/2
14
16-3/4
13
16
15-1/4
14-1/2
Drywall
Mantel Leg or
Perpendicular Wall
Heatilator • BCBV36 • 4008-033 • Rev F • 12/08
B. Facing Material
• Metal front faces may be covered with non-combustible
materials only.
• Facing and/or fi nishing materials must not interfere with
air fl ow through louvers, operation of louvers or doors,
or access for service.
• Facing and/or fi nishing materials must never overhang
into the glass opening.
• Observe all clearances when applying combustible
materials.
• Seal joints between the fi nished wall and appliance top
and sides using a 300 °F minimum sealant. Refer to
Figure 13.3.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT apply combustible ma-
terials beyond the minimum clearances. Comply with all
minimum clearances to combustibles as specifi ed in this
manual. Overlapping materials could ignite and will inter-
fere with proper operation of doors and louvers.
These surfaces
may be covered
with non-combustible
material.
Figure 13.3 Noncombustible Facing Diagram
Non-combustible
sealant.
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