Step 9. Finishing - Heat-N-Glo Pier-PV-IPI Installer's Manual

Step 9. Finishing

Figures 28 and 29 show the minimum vertical and corresponding
maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other
combustible projections above the top front edge of the fireplace. See
Figures 3 and 4 for other fireplace clearances. Only non-combustible
materials may be used to cover the black fireplace front.
WARNING: WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE, NEVER
!
OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR INLET/OUTLET
GRILLES IN ANY MANNER.
MANTEL
7"
6"
5"
4"
3"
2"
1"
9"
8"
7"
6"
5"
HOOD *
Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal
Figure 28.
Dimensions of Combustibles above Fireplace
MANTEL
6"
5"
4 "
3"
2 "
1"
15"
14"
13"
12"
*
HOOD
Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal
Figure 29.
Dimensions of Combustibles above Fireplace
12"
11"
10"
9"
8"
* Mantel dimensions shown are
for standard hood on models:
16"
15" PIER-PV-IPI.
14"
13"
12"
11"
10"
*
To use mantel dimensions
shown the fireplace must have
the standard hood replaced with
a larger hood (060-143)
on model: ST-PV-IPI.
NOTE: 12" mantel
at 16" above hood.
12"
11"
10"
9"
Mantel dimensions shown are
*
8"
for standard hood on model:
7"
ST-PV-IPI
23"
22"
21"
20"
19"
18"
17"
16"
NOTE: 12" mantel at
23" above hood.
CAUTION: IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FIN-
ISHED WALLS AND THE FIREPLACE SUR-
ROUND (TOP AND SIDES) ARE SEALED, A
300° F. MINIMUM SEALANT MATERIAL
MUST BE USED. THESE JOINTS ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO BE SEALED. ONLY NON-
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL (USING 300° F.
MINIMUM ADHESIVE, IF NEEDED) CAN BE
APPLIED AS FACING TO THE FIREPLACE
SURROUND. SEE THE DIAGRAM BELOW.
NOTE: Sheetrock or other combustible
material such as wood can be placed on
the top edge and sides of the fireplace.
Figure 30. Sealant Material
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 fireplace appliances.
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ST-PV-IPI
TOP EDGE
SIDE EDGE
0" GAP
PIER-PV-IPI
TOP EDGE
SIDE EDGE
0" GAP