Finishing Details; Completing The Mantle - FPI FP90 Owners & Installation Manual

C
Metal
Filler
Strips
Stand-off
B
Spacers
Non-Combustible
Material

Finishing Details

Consideration must be given to fireplace
placement when deciding on how to complete
the facing.
IMPORTANT: A tight joint between
masonry and fi replace is necessary to
prevent heat from rolling up the front
to the Face Header.
Example 1:
Face of Fireplace Flush with Wall Framing.
Top View
Example 2:
Face of Fireplace Flush with
Non-Combustible.
Top View
FPI FP90 Wood Fireplace
3/4"
A
(19mm)
2-1/2"
2-1/2"
(64mm) (64mm)
1-1/4"(32mm)
29" (637mm)
48" (1219mm)
A stone mantle may be placed directly above the warm air outlet. If a wood or other combustible
mantle is desired, it must be at least 18 inches above the grill opening and may project up to 10"
(254mm) in front.
Stone, Tile or Brick
6) Depending on the height of the hearth in
front of the unit, it may be necessary to trim
the bottom of the mesh sides (B) to fi t. Mark
and drill holes for side pieces. Attach with
washers and screws.
7) Place the top metal fi ller strip in between
stove and framing to cover the stand-off
space. Fit the strips behind Top mesh "C" so
60" (1524mm) that it covers the stand-off, and will prevent
mortar from falling through the mesh.
8) Put the doors on the unit and check that the
veneer on both sides do not interfere with
Metal
the door swing.
Filler
B
Strip
9) Use washers and screw top mesh (C) to top
of grill frame. This is attached with the top
edge of the grill frame on piece (B).
10) Now fasten mesh to wall sheathing and
blend in.
11) Use only non-combustible masonry
products to fi nish fi replace front.

Completing The Mantle

Mortar
INSTALLATION
Wire Mesh
Heavy Expanded Metal
Non-Combustible
Material
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