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B. Mantel and Wall Projections
WARNING!
Risk of Fire!
Comply with all minimum clear-
ances as specified. Framing closer than the minimums list
-
ed must be constructed entirely of noncombustible materi-
als (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.) Failure to comply
could cause fire.
Combustible Mantels
Figure 13.3 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal
Dimensions of Combustibles above Fireplace
2
3
4
5
6
7 8
9
2
3
4
5
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
11
12
10
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CEILING
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD
TOP FRONT EDGE OF FIREPLACE
C. Facing Material
• Metal front faces may be covered with non-combustible
materials only.
• Facing and/or finishing materials must not interfere with
air flow through louvers, operation of louvers or doors,
or access for service.
• Facing and/or finishing materials must never overhang
into the glass opening.
• Observe all clearances when applying combustible
materials.
• Seal joints between the finished wall and appliance top
and sides using a 300 ºF minimum sealant. Refer to
Figure 13.4.
WARNING!
Risk of Fire!
DO NOT
apply combustible
materials beyond the minimum clearances. Comply with
all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified in
this manual. Overlapping materials could ignite and will
interfere with proper operation of doors and louvers.
Figure 13.4 Sealant Material
0”
FINISH WALL MATERIAL MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE
- TOP AND SIDES
HIGH TEMPERATURE
(300º F. / 149º C. MIN.)
TOP & SIDE
SEAL JOINT
1/2”
1/2”
D. Doors and Surrounds
ATLAS Surround Requirements
When installing this fireplace for use with the Atlas
surround, the fireplace must be raised from the floor a
minimum of 5.75 inches for proper fit of the surround. See
instructions included with Atlas Surround for more details.
The EVEREST-B model is shipped with the door installed.
E. Hearth Extensions
A hearth extension may be desirable for aesthetic reasons.
However, ANSI or CAN/CGA testing standards
do not
require hearth extensions for gas fireplace appliances.
