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Heat & Glo Fireplace SLR (COSMO) User Manual

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Heat & Glo • SLR • 2143-900 Rev. B • 7/08

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Sealing Joints

The joints between the drywall sides and drywall
above the top factory installed non-combustible board
CAN NOT be sealed with a combustible drywall tape.
Depending upon the fi nal fi nishing method, use a
minimum rated 300 degree sealant, drywall compound,
or thin set to seal the side and top joints.

Figure 13.7 Lower Drywall Detail

SIDE WALL
SHEATHING

LOWER WALL
SHEATHING

1/2 INCH CUT IN

WALL SHEATHING

Figure 13.6 Confi rm Fireplace Opening
Dimension

16 IN.