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FIREPLACE FINISH
1. Combustible materials can be used to finish the fireplace in the area shown in Figure 11. The framing can
be built directly on the sides of the appliance.
2. No side wall of more than 6” (152 mm) wide at right angle with the face of the appliance can be closer than
4” (102 mm). (Figure #11)
3. Adjoining walls may also be built at a 45° angle from the edge of the face. However, any right angle wall
must be located at least 12” (305 mm) away from the fireplace opening. (Figure #11)
4. The enclosure from the bottom of the fireplace to the ceiling must be at least 80” (2032 mm). Do not insert
insulation in the chimney enclosure. (Figure #14)
5. Combustible materials must be installed parallel to the face and must not project behind. (Figure #13)
6. To avoid overheating the walls of the enclosure, a minimum 2” (51 mm) clearance must be provided
between the chimney and any combustible materials. Never fill the enclosure space with insulation or any
combustible material. If the fireplace is equipped with a gravity ventilation system, this space must be free
of any combustible materials. (Figure #14)
7. If the mantel is made of combustible materials, it must be installed at a height of at least 51” (1295 mm)
from the base of the fireplace. (Figure #12)
8. The top portion of the wall just above the fireplace must be made of 12” (305 mm) non combustible
material (Durock) (Figure #13). If finishing material are used within 12’’, they must be non-combustible.
9. The fireplace must be raised minimum 2” (51 mm) above the floor. (Figure #12)
WARNING: Make sure nothing obstructs or interferes with the front hot air outlets, to cover the front
hot air outlets it is mandatory to install gravity distribution kit. Any accessible chimney
must be fenced off or finished to prevent contact. (Figure #14)