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INSTALLATION
Continued
10. If using optional trim kit, install the trim after
final finishing and/or painting of wall. See
instructions included with trim accessory for
attaching trim.
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox,
combustible materials such as wall board, gypsum
board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may be
butted up next to the sides and top edge of the fire-
box. Combustible materials should never overlap
the firebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to overlap
the firebox front facing.
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as
brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but
should never cover any necessary openings like
louvered slots.
WARNING: Do not allow
noncombustible materials to
cover any necessary openings
like louvered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
front of the firebox.
WARNING: Use only noncom-
bustible mortar or adhesives when
overlapping the front facing with
noncombustible facing material.
Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must
meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and
top of fireplace opening.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels be-
come hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the firebox
may become hot to the touch.
If installed properly, these tem-
peratures meet the requirement
of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.
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Note:
A ll vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
Figure 10 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
Top
Louver
Figure 11 - Removing Top Louver and
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Mantel Shelf
10"
8"
6"
2
1
/
"
2
Side of Firebox
for Built-In Installation
Opening Bottom Louver
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