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Heatilator • SILHOUETTE Series Electric Fireplace • 4030-155 Rev K • 04/05 12
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Finishing
A. Finishing Material
• Combustible Material
Material which is made of or surfaced with wood,
compressed paper, plant fi bers, plastics, or any material
capable of igniting and burning, whether fl ame proofed or
not, plastered or not plastered.
• Non-Combustible Material
Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials are
those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete,
slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof.
Grilles
Combustible
Finishing
Material
Figure 6.1 Finishing Materials
Note: The heater is a zero clearance fi replace and may
be fi nished with combustible or noncombustible fi nishing
materials.
When using paint or lacquer to fi nish the mantel, they must
be heat-resistant to prevent discoloration.
Note: Finishing materials are normally installed behind
the nailing fl anges or up to the sides of the nailing fl anges.
Allow room for the front to be added and the heater to be
anchored.
B. Finishing Checklist
• Power supply service must be either completed or placed
within the heater prior to fi nishing to avoid reconstruction.
Wall switch wires (hardwired heaters only) must also
be completed to avoid reconstruction. See Section
“4. Wiring”.
• Combustible material may cover the black outer surface
by 1/2 in. on the 120V heaters only. See Figure 6.2.
• Combustible material may not cover the black outer
surface on 240V heaters. See Figure 6.3
• Grilles and air openings cannot be covered in any
circumstances.
• Noncombustible material may cover all black outer
surfaces. Grilles and air openings may not be covered.
• Protective cover may stay on during framing, but must
be removed before fi nal fi nishing. Once fi nal fi nishing
has been completed, the protective cover can be used to
protect heater until fi nal installation is complete.
stud
drywall
combustible
material
appliance face
(top view)
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
Figure 6.2 Finishing-Top View (120V)
stud
drywall
combustible
material
appliance face
(top view)
Figure 6.3 Finishing-Top View (240V)