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Finishing, A. mantel and wall projections, B. facing material – Hearth and Home Technologies Direct Vent Gas Appliance CD4842MR User Manual

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Heatilator • Caliber Mesh CD Series-SIT Valve • 4040-849 Rev J • 06/08

53

1 in. (25 mm) min.
to perpendicular wall

A

3-1/2 in. (89 mm) min.
from fireplace opening
to perpendicular wall

B

Mantel Leg or

Perpendicular Wall

Top of
Appliance

Drywall

A

B

Measured from top of hood (in inches)

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

5

5-1/2

6-1/4

7

7-3/4

8-1/2

9-1/4

10

10-3/4

11-1/2

12-1/4

13

13-3/4

14-1/2

15-1/4

16

30 in. minimum

to ceiling

13

13

Finishing

A. Mantel and Wall Projections

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear-
ances to combustibles as specifi ed. Framing or fi nishing
material closer than the minimums listed must be construct-
ed entirely of noncombustible materials (i.e., steel studs,
concrete board, etc).

Figure 13.1 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimen-
sions

Note: All
measurements
in inches.

Figure 13.2 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both
sides of opening)

Mantels

Combustible

0 in.

0 in.

0 in.

Finish wall material may be
combustible - Top and Sides

High Temperature Sealant (300° F/149° C min.)

Top and Side Seal Joint

B. Facing Material

• Metal front faces may be covered with non-combustible

materials only.

• Facing

and/or

fi nishing materials must not interfere with

air fl ow through louvers, operation of louvers or doors,
or access 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 13.3.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT apply combustible ma-
terials beyond the minimum clearances. Comply with all
minimum clearances to combustibles as specifi ed in this
manual. Overlapping materials could ignite and will inter-
fere with proper operation of doors and louvers.

Figure 13.3 Noncombustible Facing Diagram