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11 11
Finishing
A. Mantel Projections
Figure 11.1 shows the minimum vertical and correspond-
ing maximum horizontal dimensions of appliance mantels
or other combustible projections above the top front edge
of the appliance.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL ONLY
1/2 INCH
(13 mm)
Figure 11.1 Clearances to mantels or other combustibles
above appliance
TOP VIEW
Note: Clearance from opening
to perpendicular wall.
Figure 11.2 Clearances to Mantel Legs or Wall Projections
(Acceptable on both sides of opening.)
B. Facing Material
WARNING
Fire Risk
Explosion Risk
• Facing and/or finishing materials must
never overhang into the glass opening.
• Overhanging materials may ignite.
• May interfere with proper operation of glass assembly.
Heat & Glo • 8000TV-OAK, 8000TV-OAK-IPI, 8000TVLP-OAKIPI • 2058-900 Rev. L • 08/08
CEILING
12 IN.
(305 mm)
32 IN.
(813 mm)
13 IN.
(330 mm)
TOP FRONT EDGE OF FIREPLACE
TOP OF HOOD
1 in.
MIN.
3 in.
MIN.
3 ft.
MAX.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE
MATERIAL SUPPLIED WITH UNIT
0 in.
HIGH TEMPERATURE
(300º F /149º C. MIN.)
SEAL JOINT
0 in.
Figure 11.3 Noncombustible Facing Diagram
WARNING
Risk of Fire
• Non-combustible clearances MUST be
maintained.
• Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must
NOT be used as sheathing or facing in the
non-combustible zone.
• See Section 11 for proper clearances.
• See Section 1 for combustible/non-
combustible defi nitions.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Finish all edges and fronts to clearances and
specifi cations listed in manual.
• Black metal appliance front may be covered with non-
combustible material only.
• Do NOT overlap combustible materials onto appliance
front.
• Install combustible materials only up to specified
clearances on top, front and side.
• Seal joints between the fi nished wall and appliance top
and sides using only a 300º F minimum sealant.
FINISH WALL MATERIAL
MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE
- TOP AND SIDES -
2 in.
0 in.
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