Hearth & Home Technologies • BE-32 • InD • 2099-985 Rev. C • 9/06
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A. Mantel Projections
Figure 11.1 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding
maximum horizontal dimensions of appliance mantels or
other combustible projections above the top front edge of
the appliance.
Finishing
B. Facing Material
11
Figure 11.3 Noncombustible Facing
Fire Risk.
Finish all edges and fronts to clearances and
specifi cations listed in manual.
WARNING
• Black metal appliance front may be covered with
noncombustible material only.
• Do NOT overlap combustible materials onto appliance
front.
• Install combustible materials only up to specifi ed clear-
ances on top, front and side.
• Seal joints between the fi nished wall and appliance top
and sides using only a 300
o
F minimum sealant.
Figure 11.2 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections
(Acceptable on both sides of opening.)
SEALANT MATERIAL
Figure 11.1 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles
above Appliance
NOTE:
There are 3 metal tabs holding the non-
combustible board in place for shipping. These tabs
are to be cut off or bent back before fi nishing around
the appliance front.
Fire Risk.
Do NOT obstruct air inlet or outlet grilles.
Do NOT modify grilles.
•
Modifying or covering grilles could cause
temperature rise and fi re hazard.
WARNING
Finishing materials must not interfere with:
• Air
fl ow through grilles or louvers.
•
Operation of louvers or doors.
•
Access for service.
0 IN.
FINISH WALL MATERIAL MAY BE
COMBUSTIBLE - TOP AND SIDES
0 IN.
0 IN.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD (INCLUDED)
1-1/2 IN.
1”
2 ”
Note:
Clearance
from opening to
perpendicular wall.
WARNING
Risk of Fire
• Non-combustible
clearances
MUST
be
maintained.
• Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must
NOT
be used as sheathing or facing in the
non-combustible zone.
• See
Section 11
for proper clearances.
• See
Section 1
for combustible/non-
combustible defi nitions.