Facing Requirements - FireplaceXtrordinair Xtrordinair 44 Elite Installation Manual

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Facing Requirements

NOTE: Artisan faces vary in size. If the facing is over 1" thick (brick, river-rock, etc.) use the
artisan face to create a template.
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The fireplace is shipped with a set-up face that is 1/8" taller and wider than the finished
faceplate. This creates a 1/16" gap around the perimeter of the face when the finished face is
installed. Leave the set-up face in place to act as a template when installing the facing.
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The fireplace requires 1/2" thick concrete-board or other non-combustible to extend from the
header to the base of the fireplace and to the framing members on both sides (do not use
sheetrock or drywall). See Figure 27.
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The non-combustible facing must extend a minimum of 12" above and 2-1/2" to each side of
the faceplate.
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The non-combustible facing must be a minimum 1" thick
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Attach the cement board to the front of the fireplace with screws. Do not penetrate the
fireplace more than 3/4".
2-1/2"
(min.)
© Travis Industries
Installation
12" (min.)
(for qualified installers only)
Cement-board must
extend from the header
to the floor and to the
framing members on
both sides.
Non-combustible
Facing
Keep the set-up face
on the fireplace when
installing the facing.
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Figure 27
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