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Step 9. Finishing
Figure 33 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding
maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other
combustible projections above the top front edge of the
fireplace. See Figures 4 and 5 for other fireplace clearances.
Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the
black fireplace front.
WARNING: WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE,
NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR IN-
LET/OUTLET GRILLES IN ANY MANNER.
!
Figure 33.
Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal
Dimensions of Combustibles above Fireplace
CAUTION: IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED WALLS
AND THE FIREPLACE SURROUND (TOP AND SIDES)
ARE SEALED, A 150°
C. MINIMUM SEALANT MATE-
RIAL MUST BE USED. THESE JOINTS ARE NOT RE-
Figure 34. Sealant Material
ST-TRC
TOP EDGE
SIDE EDGE
PIER-TRC & CORNER-TRC
TOP EDGE
SIDE EDGE
13mm GAP
13mm GAP
TOP EDGE OF FIREPLACE
13mm
305mm
CEILING
788mm
QUIRED TO BE SEALED. ONLY NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL (USING 150° C. MINIMUM ADHESIVE, IF
NEEDED) CAN BE APPLIED AS FACING TO THE FIRE-
PLACE SURROUND. SEE THE DIAGRAM BELOW.
NOTE:
Sheetrock or other combustible material such
as wood can be placed on the top edge of the fire-
place. A 13mm gap along the side must be maintained.
Figure 35. Working Surfaces
The following areas are considered to be working surfaces
(see Figure 35).
DOOR
FRAME
END GLASS
DOOR
TOP
GRILLE
SIDE GLASS
DOOR