BRAVO Install Manual - At Andiron Fireplace Shop

11 Finishing
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.
1/2 INCH NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD REQUIRED ON UNIT FACE
1 INCH
MINIMUM
TO
VENT PIPE
Note: All
measurements
in inches.
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
31/8
9
8
7
6
37/8
5
31
CEILING
91/8
MIN.
FINISHING
EDGE
TRIM
NAILING
TABS
TOP OF
FINISHING STRIP
TOP OF
UNIT
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
MAY CONTACT AND COVER
FRONT AND SIDE AREAS
BELOW GLASS/FRONT
Figure 11.3 Noncombustible Facing Diagram
Figure 11.1
Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles
above Appliance
WARNING
Figure 11.2
B. Facing Material
Mantel Leg or Wall Projections
(Acceptable on both sides of opening.)
WARNING
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.
Finishing materials must not interfere with:
• Air fl ow through grilles or louvers.
• Operation of louvers or doors.
• Access for service.
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/noncombustible
defi nitions.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Finish all edges and fronts to clearances and
specifi cations listed in manual.
• 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 clearances
on top, front and side.
• Seal joints between the fi nished wall and appliance top
and sides using only a 300º F minimum sealant.
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Heat & Glo • Bravo • 704-902 Rev. D • 5/08