Heat & Glo Fireplace XLR-N-CE - Manual (Page 44)

Heat & Glo • XLR-N-CE, XLR-PB-CE • 2198-900 Rev. L • 3/13 44
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Finishing
A. Framing and Finishing Instructions
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear-
ances to combustibles as specified. Framing closer than the
minimums listed must be constructed entirely of noncom-
bustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.)
Finishing Instructions
It is important to follow the framing and finishing instruc-
tions to ensure proper placement of fireplace into the sur-
rounding framing/finishing materials.
Wall sheathing materials 1.3 cm thick are specified in
this installation manual to properly align with the factory-
installed non combustible material.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT remove the factory-
installed non-combustible board or cover it with combus-
tible material, such as:
• Drywall (gypsum board)
• Plywood
• Materials that do not meet the ASTM E 136 Non-com-
bustibility standard (below).
Removal of factory-installed, non-combustible board and/
or use of materials not meeting the ASTM E 136 standard
may cause fire.
Non-Combustible Materials Specification
Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials are
those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete,
slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof.
Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136,
Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a
Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 ºC and UL763 shall be
considered non-combustible materials.
Setting the Fireplace into the Framing
Unlike many traditional, single-sided Heat & Glo fireplaces,
this fireplace is recessed into surround framing. The left
and right nailing tabs were designed so the fireplace
is recessed to the correct location within the framing
materials.
1. Bend two nailing tabs away from fireplace 180 degrees
on both left and right nailing tabs. See Figure 13.1.
2. Screw each nailing tab to the adjoining framing
material. Ensure that the air space clearance is
maintained on the sides of the fireplace. See Figure
13.2.
Figure 13.1 Nailing Tabs Installation Position
NAILING
TABS
FACTORY-INSTALLED
NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD
Figure 13.2 Front Side Finishing Detail
1 IN.
FRAMING
1/2 IN. FACTORY-SUPPLIED
NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD
NAILING TAB