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Finishing
A. Mantel and Wall Projections
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear-
ances as specified. Framing closer than the minimums
listed must be constructed entirely of noncombustible
materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.) Failure to
comply could cause fire.
Mantels
3 - 12
0 - 3
13-3/4
13
12-1/2
Measured from top of hood (in inches)
Figure 13.1 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimen-
sions of Combustibles
Mantel Legs or Wall Projections
Top of
Appliance
A
B
A
1 in. (25 mm) min.
to perpendicular wall
B
2-3/8 in. (60 mm) min.
from fireplace opening
to perpendicular wall
Figure 13.2 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Accept-
able on both sides of opening)
35-1/2 in. minimum
to ceiling
18
17
16
15
17-1/2
14
16-3/4
13
16
15-1/4
14-1/2
Drywall
Mantel Leg or
Perpendicular Wall
Heatilator • BCBV36 • 4008-033 • Rev P • 8/12
B. Facing Material
•
Metal front faces may be covered with non-combustible
materials only.
•
Facing and/or finishing materials must not interfere with
air flow through louvers, operation of louvers or doors,
or access for service.
•
Facing and/or finishing materials must never overhang
into the glass opening.
•
Observe all clearances when applying combustible
materials.
•
Seal joints between the finished wall and appliance top
and sides using a 300 °F minimum sealant. Refer to
Figure 13.3.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT apply combustible ma-
terials beyond the minimum clearances. Comply with all
minimum clearances to combustibles as specified in this
manual. Overlapping materials could ignite and will inter-
fere with proper operation of doors and louvers.
These surfaces
may be covered
with non-combustible
material.
Figure 13.3 Noncombustible Facing Diagram
Non-combustible
sealant.
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