Mantel Requirements; Hearth Requirements - FireplaceXtrordinair 36DV Owner's Manual

+ Facing may be installed so it inserts behind the faceplate but not below it (see illustration below).
+ To achieve a facing that is flush with the drywall to the side of the fireplace, recess the framing
directly next to the fireplace. See the illustration below.
TOP
VIEW
Fireplace
1"
Faceplate

Mantel Requirements

• The optional mantel must be a min. 24" above the top of the faceplate (54" above the base).

Hearth Requirements

• The hearth must extend 16" in
front of the faceplate. It must
also match the width of the
faceplate (36" wide, centered on
the fireplace).
• The hearth must be made of a
non-combustible material at
least 3/8" thick (it must not raise
more than 7/8" above the base of
the fireplace).
Nail Down
This 2x4 is recessed 3/8"
Flange
to make a flush facing
1/2" Drywall
1/2" Concrete Board
3/8" Tile
54"
I
NSTALLATION
Fireplace
1"
3/8" Tile
Faceplate
24"
Minimum
Mantel
Clearance
(C .)
ONT
Nail Down
Flange
1/2" Concrete Board
1/2" Drywall
The tile overlaps the drywall
for an overlap facing
Mantel (may be
combustible)
Minimum Hearth
Depth (must be
36" wide)
16"
P 9
AGE