Finishing; Mantel And Wall Projections; Facing Material - Heat & Glo 550TRSI-AUF Owner's Manual

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Finishing

A. Mantel and Wall Projections
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear-
ances as specified. Framing closer than the minimums list-
ed must be constructed entirely of noncombustible materials
(i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.)
Combustible Mantels
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD
102
76
51
TOP FRONT EDGE
Note: All measurements in millimeters.
Note: Measurement is taken from top of the opening,
NOT the top of the fireplace.
Figure 13.1 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal
Dimensions of Combustibles
Combustible Mantel Legs or Wall Projections
*
Add 1/2 in. (13 mm for rear vent)
TOP VIEW
*
2-7/8 in.
(73 mm)
MINIMUM
Figure 13.2 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections
(Acceptable on both sides of opening)
305
279
254
229
203
178
152
279
127
254
229
203
178
152
127
102
76
51
OF FIREPLACE
*
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
MINIMUM
3 ft. (914 mm) MAXIMUM
Heat & Glo • 550TRSI-AUF, 550TRSILP-AUF • 2079-980 Rev. N • 5/12
B. Facing Material
• Metal front faces may be covered with non-combustible
materials only.
• Facing and/or finishing materials must not interfere with
air flow through louvers, operation of louvers or doors,
or access for service.
• Facing and/or finishing materials must never overhang
into the glass opening.
• Observe all clearances when applying combustible
materials.
• Seal joints between the finished wall and appliance top
and sides using a 300º F (149º C) minimum sealant.
305
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT apply combustible
materials beyond the minimum clearances. Comply with
all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified in
this manual. Overlapping materials could ignite and will
interfere with proper operation of doors and louvers.
A
550TRSI-AUF
550TRSILP-AUF
Figure 13.3 Noncombustible Facing Diagram
B
A B
Inches 36 37
millimeters 816 940
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