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CAUTION
IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED WALLS
AND THE FIREPLACE SURROUND (TOP AND
SIDES) ARE SEALED, A 300°
F. MINIMUM
SEALANT MATERIAL MUST BE USED.
THESE JOINTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE
SEALED. ONLY NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL (USING 300° F. MINIMUM
ADHESIVE, IF NEEDED) CAN BE APPLIED AS
FACING TO THE FIREPLACE SURROUND.
SEE THE DIAGRAM SHOWN BELOW.
1. Apply only non-
combustible facing
material to the
fireplace surround.
Figure 43. Sealant Material
Hearth Extensions
A hearth extension may be desirable for aesthetic
reasons. However, ANSI or CAN/CGA testing
standards
do not
require hearth extensions for
gas fireplace appliances.
Installing the Trim
Combustible materials may be brought up to the
specified clearances on the side and top front
edges of the fireplace, but
MUST NEVER
overlap
onto the front face. The joints between the finished
wall and the fireplace top and sides can only be
sealed with a 300
°
F. (149
°
C) minimum sealant.
WARNING
WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE,
NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE
AIR INLET/OUTLET GRILLES IN ANY
MANNER.
Install optional marble and brass trim surround kits
as desired. Marble, brass, brick, tile, or other non-
combustible materials can be used to cover up the
gap between the sheet rock and the fireplace.
Do not obstruct or modify the air inlet/outlet grilles.
When overlapping on both sides, leave enough
space so that the bottom grille can be opened and
the trim door removed.
Step 10
Installing Trim,
Logs, and
Ember Material
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