D. Finishing Material
Refer to Section 11 for combustible/noncombustible mate-
rials. Refer to Figure 11.9 for noncombustible zone.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must maintain clearances.
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Use only non-combustible framing material below
standoffs.
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Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must NOT be
used as sheathing or facing in the noncombustible
zone.
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DO NOT cover metal fi replace front with combustible
materials.
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Install combustible materials only to specifi ed clearances
on top front and side edges.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
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DO NOT obstruct air inlets or outlets.
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DO NOT modify grilles. Modifying or covering grilles
could cause temperature rise and fi re hazard.
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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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Complete framing and apply facing material (drywall)
over framing.
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A bead of 300-deg F minimum non-combustible sealant
must be used to close off any gaps at the top and sides
between the fi replace and facing to prevent cold air
leaks.
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Large gaps can be bridged with fiberglass rope
gasket.
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Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover
the metal fi replace front.
Finished combustible wall
Combustible material
Non-combustible
decorative facing
(up to full brick depth)
Continuous,
non-combustible sealant
Tile, stone or other
non-combustible material
HX3 or HX4
Hearth Ext
or equivilent
insulation
Figure 11.10 Decorative Facing
Hearth
Refractory
Metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm)
under the front of the fireplace and must
extend beyond the front and sides of
fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm)
Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev W • 10/08
These surfaces
may be covered
with noncombustible
material.
Figure 11.9 Noncombustible Facing
Flat 2 x 4 stud wall
2 x 4 header, flush with
front of stand-offs
Floor constructed of wood or
other combustible material
High temperature
sealant.
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