Heat & Glo Fireplace HEAT & GLO Escape-42DV - Manual (Page 45)

Heat & Glo • Escape-42DV • 2052-900 Rev. Y • 11/11 45
B. Mantel and Wall Projections
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear-
ances as specifi ed. Framing closer than the minimums list-
ed must be constructed entirely of noncombustible materials
(i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.)
Combustible Mantels
Figure 13.5 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections
(Acceptable on both sides of opening)
Combustible Mantel Legs or Wall Projections
Figure 13.4 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal
Dimensions of Combustibles
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL
4 INCH
MINIMUM
UNLIMITED
NO COMBUSTIBLES
IN THIS AREA
3-1/2 IN.
COMBUSTIBLE
FRAMING
COMBUSTIBLE
PROJECTIONS
METAL PANELS
(PROVIDED)
39 IN.
11-12 IN.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FACING MATERIAL
MIN. 1/2 IN. THICKNESS TOP OF FIREPLACE
OPENING
6 IN. MIN.
12 IN.
MIN.
8 IN. MIN.
FINISH WALL
COMBUSTIBLE
3 IN.
4-3/4 IN.
6 IN.
7-1/2 IN.
9 IN.
10-1/2 IN.
12 IN.
Height
above
opening
in. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
mm 152 178 203 228 254 279 305
Horizontal
Mantel
distance
in. 3 4-3/4 6 7-1/2 9 10-1/2 12
mm 76 121 152 191 228 267 305
C. Facing Material
• The appliance front metal surfaces may be covered with
non-combustible materials only.
• Non-combustible materials MUST be placed around the
fi replace opening (see Figure 13.6)
• Facing and/or fi nishing materials must not interfere with
air fl ow through louvers, operation of louvers and door
or removal of the right, left and bottom refractory panel
for service.
• Facing and/or fi nishing materials must never overhang
into the glass opening.
• Observe all clearances when applying combustible
materials.
• Seal joints between the fi nished wall and appliance top
and sides using a 300 °F minimum sealant. Refer to
Figure 13.7.
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.