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Heat & Glo • SL-550BE, SL-550BE-IPI • 2114-900 Rev. H • 2/08
Figure 11.5 Facing Material
NOTE:
There are 3 metal tabs holding the non-combustible
board in place for shipping. These tabs are to be cut off or
bent back before fi nishing around the appliance front.
0 IN.
FACING MATERIAL UP TO 1/2 IN. THICK
MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE - TOP AND SIDES
0 IN.
0 IN.
HIGH TEMPERATURE (300 °F / 149 °C MIN.)
TOP & SIDE SEAL JOINT
1 IN.
1 IN.
Fire Risk.
Finish all edges and fronts to clearances and
specifi cations listed in manual.
• Do NOT overlap combustible materials onto appliance
front.
The appliance front may only be covered with
noncombustible materials. The bottom one inch of the
appliance front is exempt and may be covered with either
non-combustible or combustible materials.
• Install combustible materials only up to specified
clearances on top, front and side.
• Seal joints between the fi nished wall and appliance top
and sides using only a 300º F minimum sealant.
Risk of Fire
• Non-combustible clearances
MUST
be
maintained.
• Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must
NOT
be used as sheathing or facing in the
non-combustible zone.
• See
Section 11
for proper clearances.
• See
Section 1
for combustible/non-
combustible defi nitions.
WARNING
WARNING
B. Facing Material
Fire Risk.
Do NOT obstruct air inlet or outlet grilles.
Do NOT modify grilles.
• Modifying or covering grilles could cause
temperature rise and fi re hazard.
Finishing materials must not interfere with:
• Air fl ow through grilles or louvers.
• Operation of louvers or doors.
• Access for service.
WARNING