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Finishing
A. Facing and Finishing Instructions
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT apply combustible
materials beyond the minimum clearances. Comply with
all minimum clearances to combustibles as specifi ed in
this manual. Overlapping materials could ignite and will
interfere with proper operation of doors and louvers.
The splatter guard is a piece of corrugated material
used to protect the appliance during the installation
process before fi nishing work on the whole hearth is
complete. A splatter guard is factory installed on RED60
models. Splatter guards must be removed before ap-
pliance is fi red.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Remove the splatter guard be-
fore lighting the appliance. Shut off gas to the appliance
when the splatter guard is in place to prevent accidental
operation.
Finishing Instructions
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear-
ances to combustibles as specifi ed. Framing closer than the
minimums listed must be constructed entirely of noncom-
bustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.).
It is important to follow the framing and fi nishing instruc-
tions to ensure proper placement of fi replace into the sur-
rounding framing/fi nishing materials.
Wall sheathing materials 1/2 in. thick are specifi ed in this
installation manual to properly align with the factory-in-
stalled non-combustible material.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT remove the factory-
installed non-combustible board or cover it with combus-
tible material, such as:
• Drywall (gypsum board)
• Plywood
• Materials that do not meet the ASTM E 136 Non-com-
bustibility standard (below).
Removal of factory-installed, non-combustible board and/
or use of materials not meeting the ASTM E 136 standard
may cause fi re.
Non-Combustible Materials Specifi cation
Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials are
those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete,
slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof.
Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136,
Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a
Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 ºC and UL763 shall be
considered non-combustible materials.
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WARNING! Risk of Fire! Maintain specifi ed air space
clearances to combustibles.
Inadequate air space may cause overheating and fi re.
Ensure that the one inch back clearance and one inch
side clearances are maintained.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT use screws longer
than two inches when attaching fi nishing materials to
non-combustible material. Screws longer than two inches
will compromise clearance and may cause overheating
and fi re.
CAUTION! Risk of Glass Damage and Cuts! DO NOT
drill or install any type of screw or fastener into the lower
cover panel. Sharp screw or fastener tips may penetrate
and break the glass or cause cuts.
The RED60 comes standard with a mesh front. The fi nal
fi replace installation can be accomplished by either the
"overlap" or "inside-fi t" method. Installation details asso-
ciated with the Inside and Overlap Fit methods are dis-
cussed in this section.
If the fi nal fi replace installation uses the Overlap Method,
wall sheathing material 1/2 in thick is specifi ed and can
be installed tight to the side fi nishing fl anges and factory-
supplied non-combustible board. If the fi nal fi replace in-
stallation uses the Inside-Fit Method, additional clearance
must be maintained between combustible 1/2 in. thick
wall sheathing material and the side fi nishing fl anges.
Installation details associated with the Inside and Over-
lap Fit methods and specifi ed additional non-combustible
materials required are discussed in this section.
When fi nishing the wall around the fi replace, it is critical
that wall sheathing be fastened properly. Wall sheathing
fasteners, such as screws or nails, are not permitted in
some locations. It is acceptable to pre-drill holes and use
self-tapped screws in the factory-installed non-combusti-
ble board which may be used to lathe (a backer for tile,
marble, etc.) Screws being installed through the factory-
installed non-combustible board should be self-tapping
type with a maximum length of 2 inches. See Figure
10.1. Do not drill or install screws which may penetrate
the lower cover panel as this will restrict required access
to the glass and lower control chamber.
The appliance is designed to mate with 1/2 in. wall sheath-
ing materials such as drywall, plywood, wood composites,
or non-combustible materials. The type of material used
depends whether the installation is an Inside or Overlap Fit
method. Installation details associated with the Inside an
Overlap Fit methods are discussed in this section.
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