PEARL Owner's Manual
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RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
Flat Facing Installations
:
cement board contacting sides of fireplace with drywall
Other Installations:
cement board only on top with drywall no closer than
side and top standoffs
Cement board interior cut detail. A template was
provided on the cardboard packaging of the fireplace
Cement board cut detail. A template was provided on
the cardboard packaging of the fireplace
Figure 9 Facing Examples – Front Views
Flat Facing (refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10)
The PEARL can be finished by simply surrounding it with cement board and painting it to provide a flat facing
look.
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Align the front of the framing so that it is recessed ½” back from the decorative faceplate (or ½” in front of the
top standoff, see Figure 6). It should be in line with the front of the notched portion of the side standoff.
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Cover the sides and the top area of the fireplace with a non-combustible material such as a cement board.
Use the template provided in the cardboard packaging of the fireplace to cut the cement board to the
appropriate shape. The decorative faceplate will cover the edge of the cement board against the fireplace
casing.
Remember:
ONLY NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL SUCH AS CEMENT BOARD CAN TOUCH THE
FIREPLACE CASING.
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The rest of the wall (beyond the standoffs) can be covered with regular drywall.
Thin Facing (refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10)
The PEARL can also be finished with thin facing materials such as ceramic tiles that are less than 1" thick
including the adhesive coat.
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Align the front of the framing so that it is recessed 1" – 1½" back from the decorative faceplate (flush - ½”
back from the top standoff, see Figure 6). Adjust this distance based on the thickness of your facing material
and add ½" for drywall.
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The area directly above the door must be covered with non-combustible material (see Figure 9). If using
cement board, a template was provided in the cardboard packaging to achieve the appropriate shape.
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The rest of the wall (beyond the standoffs) can be covered with regular gypsum boards.
