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Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Installation Manual • 4044-212 • Rev D • 01/06/15
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Finishing
A. Finishing Material
Refer to Sections 1.B. and Sections 1.C. for combustible/
non-combustible materials. Refer to Figure 6.1 for non-
combustible zone.
WARNING!
Risk of Fire! You must maintain clear
-
ances.
•
DO NOT cover metal fireplace front with combustible
materials.
• Install combustible materials only to specified
clearances on top front and side edges.
•
DO NOT
place header or combustible framing below
top standoffs.
• Complete framing and apply facing material (drywall)
over framing.
• Facing material can butt up to metal face and columns
of fireplace.
• Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover
the metal fireplace front.
• A bead of 300-deg F minimum non-combustible sealant
must be used to close off any gaps at the top and sides
between the fireplace and facing to prevent cold air leaks.
Metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm)
under the front of the fireplace and must
extend beyond the front and sides of
fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm)
Continuous,
non-combustible sealant
Floor constructed of wood or
other combustible material
1/2 in. Micore
or equivilent
insulation
Hearth
Refractory
Finished combustible wall
Combustible material
Non-combustible
decorative facing
2 x 4 header, flush with
front of stand-offs
Tile, stone or other
non-combustible material
Flat 2 x 4 stud wall
Figure 6.2
Decorative Facing
These surfaces
may be covered
with non-combustible
material.
Non-combustible
sealant.
Figure 6.1 Non-combustible Facing
