Non-Combustible Sealant Material - Heatilator C40 Installation Manual

E. Non-Combustible Sealant Material
After completing the installation of non-combustible
material in the required non-combustible zone and the
non-combustible fi nishing material over that, a bead of
non-combustible sealant (or Super Calstick) must be
used to close off any gaps at the top and sides between
the fi replace and non-combustible facing (Figure 7.6) to
prevent cold air leaks and the risk of fi re. Large gaps
can be bridged with fi berglass rope gasket.
When installation of the decorative material is complete,
remove the template and replace/install the fascia and
fi replace doors.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE
45-1/4 in.
(1150 mm)
47-1/2 in.
)
(1207 mm
7100
Figure 7.6
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
• Maintain clearances.
• Use only non-combustible material below standoffs,
material such as cement board is acceptable.
• Framing or fi nishing material used on the front of
the fi replace closer than the minimums listed, must
be constructed entirely of non-combustible materi-
als (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.).
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Hearth & Home Technologies is not responsible for
discoloration, cracking or other material failures of
fi nishing materials due to heat exposure or smoke.
• Choose fi nishing materials carefully.
Heatilator • C40 Constitution • 480-2340 Installation Manual • Rev B 01-29-13
Seal inside perimeter of
fireplace finished opening
with non-combustible
grout to prevent risk of fire
and cold air infiltration.
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