#ALP-36S R.7 January 2020
Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. • Kozy Heat Fireplaces
FACING AND FINISHING
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4.0 FACING AND FINISHING
4.1 Standard Installation Facing
and Finishing Requirements
WARNING: Maintain all minimum clearances to combustibles from the
appliance and vent system.
4.1.1 Mantel Requirements
WARNING: Non-combustible zone: No combustible materials are
allowed on top of the fireplace within the shaded area for the entire
width and depth of the fireplace, with the exception of the header.
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Combustible Mantel Projections - As referenced in Figure
4.1, the 9" (229mm) mantel can start at 47" (1497mm) above
combustible flooring. Mantel projections can increase 1"
(25mm) of depth for every 1" (25mm) of height starting at the
9" (229mm) mantel. Mantel overhang dimensions are based off
typical 1/2" (12mm) non-combustible finish material. Finishing
material thickness will subtract from mantel measurements.
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Non-combustible Mantel Projections - Minimum Vertical and
Maximum Horizontal: A minimum vertical clearance of 6"
(152mm) above the finishing edge to a maximum 6" (152mm)
depth of a non-combustible mantel. Follow projection 1"
(25mm) up for every 1" (25mm) deeper.
4.1.2 Adjacent Sidewall Requirements
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The adjacent sidewall must be 6" (152mm) from the finishing
edge of the fireplace.
4.1.3 Facing Requirements
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Non-combustible material is required at the top and sides of
the fireplace. This fireplace is designed to accommodate non-
combustible facing material up to 1/2" (13mm) thick.
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Install facing material up to the finishing edge that surrounds
the glass frame assembly. Do not apply any material beyond this
point. The glass frame assembly must be removable.
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It is acceptable to pre-drill holes and to use self-tapping screws
prior to attach the non-combustible material to the top and
sides of the fireplace face except for the lower left corner.
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There are different facing requirements depending on
which finishing frame is installed. For arched finishing frame
requirements, see Figure 4.2 on page 21. For rectangle
finishing frame requirements, see Figure 4.3 on page 22.
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Material may be attached to the bottom front cover panel using
a silicone sealant that has a 300°F (149°C) continuous exposure
rating.
4.1.4 Finishing Recommendations
NOTE: The surface area above the appliance may be affected by high
temperatures emitted from this appliance. To help avoid or reduce the
possibility of the sheetrock to crack, Hussong Mfg. recommends the
following methods:
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Ensure the non-combustible material and sheetrock is dry and
dust free.
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For taping and mudding seams, we recommend heat resilient
tape, mesh and joint compounds, such as Durabond. Mud must
be cured as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
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For a painted surface, use a high quality acrylic latex primer
and finish coat. Avoid flat or light-colored paints to prevent
discoloring.
