NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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FIREBOX FINISHES
There are a wide variety of “finished looks” for your built-in Vent-Free
firebox from formal wall decor with elaborate mantels to rustic wood
paneling or warm brick facings.
Only noncombustible materials like marble, stone, tile, brick, etc. may
overlap the black front facing. Seal all joints between the black facing
Raised Hearth Extension
(combustibles allowed.
No carpet or vinyl)
Combustible Platform
SIDE VIEW
Firebox Floor
Combustible Wall
Figure 23 - Raised Hearth Extension
Non-Combustible Wall
(see Figure 4)
Fireplace Opening
* From Base to Bottom of
Firebox Opening (floor)
5-3/4" Max.*
Base
and wall surrounds to prevent air intrusion. Use noncombustible caulking
material only to seal the black metal facing to the surround material on
the finished wall. See
Figures 3 and 23
.
Raised Hearth Extension
A hearth extension may be used but is not required for these appliances.
A raised hearth extension may be used as shown in
Figure 23
.
