Hearth and Home Technologies ESCAPE-42DV - Manual (Page 34)

Heat & Glo • Escape-42DV • 2052-900 Rev. R • 10/08 34
C. Finishing Materials Requirements
Note: Optional fi rescreen sits out 1-1/2 inches from the
face of the fi replace. 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 re screen.
This is not required.
Figure 11.4 Non-combustible Finishing Material Requirements
• 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 (11-1/2 inch).
• Cover entire face of appliance with non-combustible
fi nishing material, such as brick, stone or tile. See Figures
7.2, 7.3 and 11.4.
• The fi nishing material must NEVER pass the 1/2 inch
metal edge around the opening and overhang into the
glass opening.
7-1/2 INCH MINIMUM
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL
COMBUSTIBLE OK
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FACING MATERIAL
FINISH
WALL
60 in.
HIGH TEMPERATURE (300º F /149º C MIN.)
TOP SEAL JOINT
43 in.
METAL
PANELS
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.
WARNING