Heat & Glo Fireplace 6100PLUS - Manual (Page 20)

20 Hearth & Home Technologies • 6100PLUS • 4041-127 Rev D • 09/05
A. Mantel Projections
Figure 9.1 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding
maximum horizontal dimensions of appliance mantels or
other combustible projections above the top front edge of
the appliance.
B. Facing Material
1 in. (25 mm) min.
to perpendicular wall A
3-1/2 in. (89 mm) min.
from fireplace opening
to perpendicular wall B
48 in.
(1219 mm)
max.
Mantel Leg or
Perpendicular Wall
Top of
Appliance
Drywall
A
B
Figure 9.2 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections
(Acceptable on both sides of opening)
High
Temperature
Sealant
These surfaces
may be covered with
noncombustible material.
These surfaces
may be covered with
noncombustible
material.
Figure 9.3 Noncombustible Facing Diagram
9
Finishing
Fire Risk
Finish all edges and fronts to clearances and
specifi cations listed in manual.
WARNING
• 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 specifi ed
clearances on top, front and sides.
• Seal joints between the fi nished wall and appliance
top and sides using only a 300° F minimum sealant.
Fire Risk
Explosion Risk
• Facing
and/or fi nishing materials must never
overhang into the glass opening.
• Overhanging materials may ignite.
•
May interfere with proper operation of glass
assembly.
WARNING
Measured from top of fireplace opening (in inches)
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
10-3/4
13-3/4
13-3/4
13-3/4
16-3/4
16-3/4
16-3/4
19-3/4
19-3/4
19-3/4
32-7/8 in. minimum
to ceiling
Figure 9.1 Clearances to Mantels or Other Combustibles Above
Appliance
Fire Risk
Do NOT obstruct air inlets.
Finishing materials must not interfere with:
• Air fl ow through inlets.
• Access for service.
WARNING