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Step 9. Finishing
Figure 38 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding
maximum horizontal dimensions of appliance mantels or
other combustible projections above the top front edge of
the appliance. See Figures 4 and 5 for other appliance
clearances.
Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the
black appliance front.
WARNING: WHEN FINISHING THE APPLIANCE,
NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR INLET/
OUTLET GRILLES IN ANY MANNER.
!
Figure 38.
Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal
Dimensions of Combustibles above Appliance
CAUTION: IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED WALLS
AND THE APPLIANCE SURROUND (TOP AND SIDES)
ARE SEALED, A 300°
F. MINIMUM SEALANT MATE-
RIAL MUST BE USED. THESE JOINTS ARE NOT RE-
QUIRED TO BE SEALED. ONLY NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL (USING 300° F. MINIMUM ADHESIVE, IF
NEEDED) CAN BE APPLIED AS FACING TO THE APPLI-
ANCE SURROUND. SEE THE DIAGRAM BELOW.
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 appliance appliances.
Figure 39. Sealant Material
2”
4"
5”
6”
7”
8”
9”
2"
3"
4"
5"
12"
11"
10"
9"
8"
7"
6"
TOP FRONT EDGE
OF FIREPLACE
3”
11”
12”
10”
31”
CEILING
1”
1”
TOP SEAL
JOINT
SIDE SEAL
JOINT
0”
1/4”
FINISH MATERIAL
MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE
- TOP AND SIDES
OF UNIT
