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Finishing
A. Mantel and Wall Projections
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear-
ances to combustibles as specifi ed. Framing or fi nishing
material closer than the minimums listed must be construct-
ed entirely of noncombustible materials (i.e., steel studs,
concrete board, etc).
Mantels
8
7
6
5
9-1/4
4
8-1/2
3
7-3/4
7
6-1/4
4-5/8
Measured from top of fireplace opening (in inches)
Figure 13.1 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimensions
Mantel Legs or Wall Projections
Top of
Appliance
B
A
0 in. min.
to perpendicular wall
B
4-5/8 in. (117 mm) min.
from fireplace opening
to perpendicular wall
Figure 13.2 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both
sides of opening)
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16
15
16-3/4
14
16
13
15-1/4
12
14-1/2
11
13-3/4
10
13
9
12-1/4
11-1/2
10-3/4
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Drywall
A
Mantel Leg or
Perpendicular Wall
Heatilator • GDST5244I • 4045-127 • Rev W • 11/08
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
30 in. minimum
to ceiling
and sides using a 300 °F minimum sealant. Refer to
Figure 13.3.
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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.
Finish wall material may be
combustible - Top and Sides
High Temperature Sealant (300° F/149° C min.)
Figure 13.3 Noncombustible Facing Diagram
0 in.
Top and Side Seal Joint
0 in.
0 in.
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