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Installing the Trim
Combustible materials may be brought up to the specified
clearances on the side and top front edges of the
fireplace, but
MUST NEVER
overlap onto the front
face. The joints between the finished wall and the
fireplace top and sides can only be sealed with a 300
°
F.
(149
°
C) minimum sealant.
WARNING
WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE,
NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE
AIR INLET/OUTLET GRILLES IN
ANY MANNER.
Install optional marble and brass trim surround kits as
desired. Marble, brass, brick, tile, or other non-
combustible materials can be used to cover up the gap
between the sheet rock and the fireplace.
Do not obstruct or modify the air inlet/outlet grilles. When
overlapping on both sides, leave enough space so that the
bottom grille can be lowered and the trim door removed.
CAUTION
IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED WALLS
AND THE FIREPLACE SURROUND (TOP AND
SIDES) ARE SEALED, A 300°
F. MINIMUM
SEALANT MATERIAL MUST BE USED. THESE
JOINTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE SEALED.
ONLY NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL (USING
300° F. MINIMUM ADHESIVE, IF NEEDED) CAN
BE APPLIED AS FACING TO THE FIREPLACE
SURROUND. SEE THE DIAGRAM SHOWN
BELOW.
1. Apply only non-
combustible facing
material to the fireplace
surround.
Figure 29. Sealant Material
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.
Step 10 Installing
Trim, Logs, and
Ember Material