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D. Decorative Barrier Front Dimensions for
Finishing
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
A decorative barrier front is re-
quired for this model. DO NOT operate this appliance
without a decorative barrier front in place.
Only decorative barrier fronts certified for use with this ap
-
pliance model may be used. Contact your dealer for a list
of decorative barrier fronts that may be used.
Figure 10.9 Overlap Fit Decorative Barrier Front
(CFTF and Illusion Decorative Barrier Fronts)
Finishing materials 1 inch maximum thick.
Stop finishing material flush with opening.
Overlap Fit - CFTF and Illusion Decorative
Barrier Fronts
(0 Inches to 1 Inch Thick Finishing Material)
Figure 10.10 Overlap Fit Method
(CFTF and Illusion Decorative Barrier Fronts)
FACTORY-INSTALLED
NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FINISHING MATERIAL
0 - 1 IN. THICK
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FINISHING MATERIAL
0 - 1 IN. THICK
CFTF
DECORATIVE
FRONT SHOWN
DRYWALL OR
EQUIVALENT (1/2 IN.)
Both the CFTF and Illusion decorative barrier fronts are
designed to overlap finish materials 0 inches to 1 inch
thick. See Figure 10.9 and Figure 10.10.
NOTICE:
This one inch maximum not only includes the
decorative finish materials (marble, tile, slate, etc) but
also the mortar or adhesive used to attach the decorative
finish material
.
The non-combustible finish material can be installed up to
the fireplace opening.
Only decorative barrier fronts certified for use with this
appliance model may be used. Contact your dealer for
a list of decorative barrier fronts that may be used. Once
you have determined what kind of decorative barrier front
and finishing material is going to be used on the fireplace,
you may use the table below which shows the decorative
barrier front models and the finishing material thickness
allowed. For an inside fit there is an available template to
assist with sizing the finishing material.
FRONT FACE OF FIREPLACE
DECORATIVE FRONT
1 IN. MAX.
FINISHING MATERIAL
(TOP EDGE)