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Heat & Glo • PRIMO48, PRIMO48ST, PRIMO60, PRIMO60ST, PRIMO72, PRIMO72ST Installation Manual • 2310-970 Rev. L • 2/16
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Finishing
A. Facing and Finishing - General Information
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Comply with all minimum clear-
ances to combustibles as speci
fi
ed. Framing closer than the
minimums listed must be constructed entirely of noncom-
bustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.).
Splatter Guard
The splatter guard is a piece of corrugated material
used to protect the appliance during the installation
process before
fi
nishing work on the whole hearth is
complete. A splatter guard is factory-installed on PRI-
MO models. Splatter guards must be removed before
appliance is
fi
red.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Remove the splatter guard be-
fore lighting the appliance. Shut off gas to the appliance
when the splatter guard is in place to prevent accidental
operation.
Finishing Instructions
It is important to follow the framing and
fi
nishing instruc-
tions to ensure proper placement of
fi
replace into the sur-
rounding framing/
fi
nishing materials.
Wall sheathing materials 1/2 in. thick are speci
fi
ed
in this installation manual to properly align with the op-
tional
fi
nishing methods offered with this appliance. The
PRIMO may be
fi
nished to the appliance opening with 1/2
inch thick sheetrock.
•
Ensure that the one inch back clearance and one inch
side clearances are maintained
.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Maintain speci
fi
ed air space
clearances to combustibles. Inadequate air space could
cause overheating and
fi
re.
WARNING! Risk of Fire, Explosion or Asphyxiation!
DO NOT
use screws more than 3/4 inch long on lower
access cover panel. Longer screws may penetrate gas
line or damage valve or electrical components.
Note:
It is acceptable to use a high temperature silicone
sealant to adhere drywall to lower access cover panel.
Finish and Sealing Joints
All joints between the
fi
nished wall sheathing and the ap-
pliance must be sealed with non-combustible materials.
Sealants, such as caulk or mastic used to seal the gap
between the wall and the
fi
replace, should be rated at a
minimum continuous exposure to 300ºF.
The appliance is designed to be used with 1/2 in. wall
sheathing materials such as drywall, plywood, wood
composites, or non-combustible materials.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT
apply combustible
materials beyond the minimum clearances. Comply with
all minimum clearances to combustibles as speci
fi
ed in
this manual. Overlapping materials could ignite and will
interfere with proper operation.
Painting
If desired
fi
nishing includes a painted wall, 100% acrylic
latex, oil-based or standard acrylic paints may be used.
Follow paint manufacturer’s instructions for paint and
primer application.
Facing Material
• Facing and/or
fi
nishing materials must never overhang
into the glass opening. See Figure 10.2.
• Facing materials may be combustible or non-combustible.