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FACING AND FINISHING
Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. • Kozy Heat Fireplaces
#BAY-41-G R.9 Sept 2018
4.2 Mantel and Finishing Requirements
4.2.1 Mantel Projections
WARNING: All minimum clearances to combustible material MUST be
maintained.
Combustible Mantel Projections:
As referenced in Figure 4.2, the
3/4” (19mm) trim can start at 5-1/2” (139mm) above the top of the
appliance with a 6” (152mm) mantel starting at 9” above the top of
the appliance. Mantel projections can increase 1” (25mm) of depth for
every 1” (25mm) of height starting at the 6” (152mm) mantel.
Non-combustible Mantel Projections:
A minimum vertical clearance
of 6 in (152 mm) above the appliance to a maximum 6 in (152 mm)
depth of a non-combustible mantel. Follow projection 1 in (25 mm)
up for every 1 in (25 mm) deeper.
4.2.2 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.
Figure 4.2, Mantel and Trim Requirements
34
½
”
(877mm)
48”
(1220mm)
54”
(1372mm)
13”
(329mm) 11”
(279mm) 9”
(228mm)
¾
” (19mm)
5
½
”
(139mm)
½
” (13mm)
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL ONLY
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE
COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR
