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Majestic Royalton Series • BE36/42 • 4044-197 Installation Manual • Rev J • 09/18
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Finishing
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 7.2
Decorative Facing
These metal surfaces
may be covered
with non-combustible
material.
300° silicone
sealant around
edge of fireplace
and drywall.
Figure 7.1 Non-combustible Facing
A. Finishing Material
Refer to Sections 1.B. and Sections 1.C. for combustible/
non-combustible materials. Refer to Figure 7.1 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 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 drywall to prevent cold air
leaks.
