Heat & Glo Escape-36DV Owner's Manual page 34

WARNING
Fire Risk.
Finish all edges and fronts to clearances and
specifi cations listed in manual.
• Finishing material must NEVER pass the 1/2 inch metal
edge around opening and overhang into glass opening.
• Only non-combustible material (using 300º F. Minimum
adhesive, if needed) can be applied as facing to fi replace
surround in fi rst 4 inches from opening sides and 6 inches
above the opening.
• Install combustible materials only up to specified
clearances on top, front and side edges.
• Seal joints between the fi nished wall and appliance top
and sides using only a 300º F minimum sealant.
Finishing Requirements
Note: Optional fi rescreen sits out 1-1/2 inches from the face
of the appliance. When using thin fi nishing material, you
may want to use thicker non-combustible backer board to
bring the fi nishing material fl ush with the fi rescreen. This
is not required.
• Use the two metal panels shipped with fi replace.
• Unscrew the four screws holding two panels together.
• Slide the two tapered tabs on bottom of each panel into
slots of top surround.
• Secure panels with sheetmetal screws previously
removed from panels.
The metal panels will cover the width of appliance and
height of appliance to header board.
The entire face of the appliance is covered with non-com-
bustible fi nishing material, such as brick, stone or tile (see
Figures 11.3 and 11.4).
34 Heat & Glo • Escape-36DV • 2012-900 • Rev. AA • 04/08
7-1/2 in. MIN.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FINISHING MATERIAL
43 IN.
HIGH TEMPERATURE (300º F / 149º C MIN.)
TOP SEAL JOINT
Figure 11.4. Non-combustible Finishing Material
Requirements
The fi nishing material must NEVER pass the 1/2 inch
metal edge around the opening and overhang into the
glass opening.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Finishing materials must not interfere with:
• Operation of louvers or doors.
• Access for service.
FRAMING
STANDOFF
COMBUSTIBLE OK
(TO TOP OF METAL
FINISH WALL
PANELS)
54 IN.
12 IN.