Hearth and Home Technologies GATEWAY - Manual (Page 29)

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Figure 11.3 Noncombustible Facing Diagram
0 in. GAP
FINISH WALL MATERIAL MAY BE
COMBUSTIBLE - TOP AND SIDES
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD
0 in. GAP
0 in. GAP
HIGH TEMPERATURE (300º F/149º C MIN.)
TOP & SIDE SEAL JOINT
A. Mantel Projections
Figure 11.1 shows the minimum vertical and correspond-
ing maximum horizontal dimensions of appliance mantels
or other combustible projections above the top front edge
of the appliance.
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Finishing
Figure 11.1 Clearances to mantels or other combustibles
above appliance
B. Facing Material
Fire Risk.
Do NOT obstruct air inlet or outlet grilles.
Do NOT modify grilles.
• Modifying or covering grilles could cause
temperature rise and fi re hazard.
Finishing materials must not interfere with:
• Air fl ow through grilles or louvers.
• Operation of louvers or doors.
• Access for service.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Finish all edges and fronts to clearances and
specifi cations listed in manual.
• Black metal appliance front may be covered with non-
combustible material only.
• Do NOT overlap combustible materials onto appliance
front.
• Install combustible materials only up to specified
clearances on top, front and side.
• Seal joints between the fi nished wall and appliance top
and sides using only a 300º F minimum sealant.
WARNING
CEILING
12 in.
11 in.
10 in.
9 in.
8 in.
7 in.
6 in.
36 in.
18 in.
17 in.
16 in.
15 in.
14 in.
13 in.
12 in.
TOP OF HOOD