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VCG Designer Series • DSR36 Installation Manual • 4012-130 • Rev A • 02/20/15
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Finishing
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 of standoffs.
• Complete framing and apply facing material (drywall)
over framing.
• 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 facing to prevent cold air
leaks..
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)
High temperature
(300°F min.) continuous,
non-combustible sealant
Floor constructed of
wood or other
combustible material
HX3 Hearth
Extension or
equivilent
insulation
Finished combustible wall
Combustible material
Non-combustible
decorative facing
(up to full brick depth)
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 surfaces may be
covered with non-
combustible material.
High temperature
sealant.
Figure 7.1 Non-combustible Facing
