Finishing; Facing Material; Installing A Television - Heat & Glo SL-5F-IFT Installation Manual

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Finishing

A. Facing Material
WARNING
Risk of Fire!
DO NOT apply combustible materials beyond the min-
imum clearances. Comply with all minimum clearanc-
es to combustibles as specified in this manual. Ma-
terials overlapping into non-combustible zones could
ignite and will interfere with air flow through decorative
barrier fronts.
• Metal front of appliance may be covered with non-
combustible materials only.
• Facing and/or finishing materials must not interfere
with air flow through decorative barrier fronts, removal
of decorative barrier fronts or access for service.
• Facing and/or finishing materials must never
overhang into the glass opening.
• Observe all clearances when applying combustible
materials.
• Seal gaps between the finished wall and appliance
top and sides using a 300 ºF minimum sealant. Refer
to Figure 10.1 and Figure 10.2.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures around the appliance will
become warm while the appliance is in operation. Ensure
finishing materials used for all surfaces (floor, walls,
mantels, etc.) will withstand temperatures up to 190°F.
For installations with vinyl flooring, see Section 3.D.
When using combustible flooring materials, such as car-
peting and padding, the combustible flooring material
must not extend higher than one inch from the base of the
appliance when the appliance is mounted at floor level.
SHEETROCK/FINISH WALL MATERIAL UP TO 1/2 IN. THICK
MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE - TOP AND SIDES
0 IN.
HIGH TEMPERATURE SEALANT (300° F/149° C MIN.)
TOP AND SIDE SEAL JOINT
Figure 10.1 Non-combustible Facing Diagram
0 IN.
0 IN.
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Non-combustible facing up to 6 inches thick may be used.
Stop finishing material flush with fireplace surround open-
ing. See Figure 10.2.
WARNING! Risk of Overheating and Fire! Non-combus-
tible material must not exceed 6 inches in thickness.
FINISH WALL MATERIAL MAY BE
COMBUSTIBLE - TOP AND SIDES
NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING (SHADED AREA)
DECORATIVE FRONT
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FINISHING MATERIAL
6 IN. MAXIMUM THICKNESS
Stop finishing material flush with fireplace surround opening.
Figure 10.2 Clean Face Decorative Barrier front Finishing Details
B. Installing a Television
If installing a television (TV) above the appliance, see
Section 3 of the appliance Owner's Manual.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FINISHING MATERIAL
6 IN. MAXIMUM THICKNESS
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