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FACING AND FINISHING
13½”
(343mm)
15½”
(394mm)
17½”
(445mm)
14” (356mm)
12” (305mm)
9” (229mm)
½” (13mm)
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL ONLY
COMBUSTIBLE FLOORING
45½”
(1156mm)
SINGLE VERTICAL
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Figure 4.2, Mantel Clearances
4.2 Mantel and Finishing Requirements
4.2.1 Finishing Recommendations
NOTE: The surface area above the appliance may be affected
by high temperatures emitted from this appliance. To help avoid
or reduce the possibility of the sheetrock to crack, Hussong
Mfg. recommends the following methods:
• Ensure the non-combustible material and sheetrock is dry
and dust free.
• For taping and mudding seams, we recommend heat resilient
tape, mesh and joint compounds, such as Durabond. Mud
must be cured as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• For a painted surface, use a high quality acrylic latex primer
and finish coat. Avoid flat or light-colored paints to prevent
discoloring.
8/25 REV 6: added combustible flooring to mantel requirements, added facing and finishing recommendations
