18 FACING AND FINISHING
Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. • Kozy Heat Fireplaces
#SP-34 LE & MV R.5 January 2020
4.0 FACING AND FINISHING
4.1 Facing and Finishing Requirements
4.1.1 Mantel Requirements
WARNING: All minimum clearances to combustible material MUST be
maintained.
Combustible Mantel Projections:
As referen
3/4” (19mm) trim can start at 33-1/2” (851mm) above the fireplace
enclosure floor with a 6” (152mm) mantel starting at 37” (940mm)
above the fireplace enclosure floor. Ma
ntel 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” (152mm) above the appliance to a maximum 6” (152mm) depth
of a non-combustible mantel. Follow projection 1” (25mm) up for
every 1” (25mm) deeper.
4.1.2 Adjacent Sidewall Requirements
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The adjacent sidewall must be 4-1/2” (114mm) from the
appliance sides.
4.1.3 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:
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Ensure the non-combustible material and sheetrock is dry and
dust free.
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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.
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For a painted surface, use a high quality acrylic latex primer
and finish coat. Avoid flat or light-colored paints to prevent
discoloring.
