Mantel And Wall Projections; Facing Material; Doors And Surrounds; Hearth Extensions - Heat & Glo Everest Owner's Manual

B. Mantel and Wall Projections
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear-
ances as specifi ed. Framing closer than the minimums list-
ed must be constructed entirely of noncombustible materi-
als (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.) Failure to comply
could cause fi re.
Combustible Mantels
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TOP FRONT EDGE
OF FIREPLACE
Figure 13.3 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal
Dimensions of Combustibles above Fireplace
C. 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
and sides using a 300 ºF minimum sealant. Refer to
Figure 13.4.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT apply combustible
materials beyond the minimum clearances. Comply with
all minimum clearances to combustibles as specifi ed in
this manual. Overlapping materials could ignite and will
interfere with proper operation of doors and louvers.
CEILING
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Heat & Glo • Everest • 750-900 Rev. T • 5/12
FINISH WALL MATERIAL MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE
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Figure 13.4 Sealant Material
D. Doors and Surrounds
ATLAS Surround Requirements
When installing this fi replace for use with the Atlas surround,
the fi replace must be raised from the fl oor a minimum of
5.75 inches for proper fi t of the surround.
The Everest model is shipped with the door installed.
E. Hearth Extensions
A hearth extension may be desirable for aesthetic reasons.
However, ANSI or CAN/CGA testing standards do not
require hearth extensions for gas fi replace appliances.
- TOP AND SIDES
HIGH TEMPERATURE
(300º F. / 149º C. MIN.)
TOP & SIDE
SEAL JOINT
1/2"
0"
1/2"
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