Hearth and Home Technologies Everest - Manual (Page 25)

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Step 9. Finishing
The following diagram shows the minimum vertical and
corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions of fi replace
mantels or other combustible projections above the top
front edge of the fi replace. See Figures 2 and 3 for other
fi replace clearances.
Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the
black fi replace front.
WARNING: WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE,
NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR
INLET/OUTLET GRILLES IN ANY MANNER.
!
Figure 24. Minimum Vertical and Maximum
Horizontal Dimensions of
Combustibles above Fireplace
2”
3”
4"
5”
6”
7”
8”
9”
2"
3"
4"
5"
12"
11"
10"
9"
8"
7"
6"
TOP FRONT EDGE
OF FIREPLACE
11”
12”
10”
31”
CEILING
CAUTION: IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED WALLS
AND THE FIREPLACE SURROUND (TOP AND SIDES)
ARE SEALED, A 300°
F. MINIMUM SEALANT MATE-
RIAL MUST BE USED. THESE JOINTS ARE NOT RE-
QUIRED TO BE SEALED. ONLY NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL (USING 300° F. MINIMUM ADHESIVE, IF
NEEDED) CAN BE APPLIED AS FACING TO THE
FIREPLACE SURROUND. SEE THE DIAGRAM BELOW.
Figure 25. Sealant Material
0”
FINISH WALL MATERIAL MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE
- TOP AND SIDES
HIGH TEMPERATURE
(300º F. / 149º C. MIN.)
TOP & SIDE
SEAL JOINT
1/2” 1/2”
ATLAS Surround Requirements
When installing this fi replace for use with the Atlas surround,
the fi replace must be raised from the fl oor a minimum of
5.75 inches for proper fi t of the surround.
Hearth Extensions
A hearth extension may be desirable for aesthetic reasons.
However, ANSI or CAN/CGA testing standards do not
require hearth extensions for gas fi replace appliances.