FireplaceXtrordinair 36 ELITE-ZC Installation Manual page 8

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Facing Requirements (continued)
• The combustible area above the facing must not protrude more than 3/4" from the facing. If it does,
it is considered a mantel and must meet the mantel requirements listed in this manual.
•+ To achieve a facing that is flush with the drywall to the side of the fireplace, recess the framing
directly next to the fireplace. See the illustration below.
TOP VIEW
(cross section of fireplace, framing, and face)
Fireplace
1"
Flush Facing
Fireplace
( C
ONTINUED
Nail Down Flange
(used to secure the
fireplace to the framing)
1-1/2"
1/2"
Faceplate
1/8" (1/4" overalap on
top, 0" on bottom)
Framing
1/2" Drywall
1/2" Concrete Board
3/8" Tile
)
Overlapped Facing
Fireplace
Brick Facing
Fireplace
Framing
1/2" Drywall
1/2" Concrete Board
3/8" Tile
Framing
1/2" Drywall
Brick