Heatilator BCBV36 - 13 Finishing; Mantel and Wall Projections; Facing Material

Heatilator • BCBV36 • 4008-033 • Rev P • 8/12 29
Measured from top of hood (in inches)
3 - 12
13
14
15
16
17
18
13
13-3/4
14-1/2
15-1/4
16
16-3/4
17-1/2
35-1/2 in. minimum
to ceiling
0 - 3
12-1/2
1 in. (25 mm) min.
to perpendicular wall
A
2-3/8 in. (60 mm) min.
from fireplace opening
to perpendicular wall
B
Mantel Leg or
Perpendicular Wall
Top of
Appliance
Drywall
A
B
13
Finishing
A. Mantel and Wall Projections
WARNING!RiskofFire!Comply with all minimum clear-
ances as specied. Framing closer than the minimums
listed must be constructed entirely of noncombustible
materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.) Failure to
comply could cause re.
Figure 13.1 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimen-
sions of Combustibles
Mantels
Figure 13.2 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Accept-
able on both sides of opening)
Mantel Legs or Wall Projections
B. Facing Material
• Metal front faces may be covered with non-combustible
materials only.
• Facing and/or nishing materials must not interfere with
air ow through louvers, operation of louvers or doors,
or access for service.
• Facing and/or nishing materials must never overhang
into the glass opening.
• Observe all clearances when applying combustible
materials.
• Seal joints between the nished wall and appliance top
and sides using a 300 °F minimum sealant. Refer to
Figure 13.3.
WARNING!RiskofFire!DONOTapply combustible ma-
terials beyond the minimum clearances. Comply with all
minimum clearances to combustibles as specied in this
manual. Overlapping materials could ignite and will inter-
fere with proper operation of doors and louvers.
Figure 13.3 Noncombustible Facing Diagram
These surfaces
may be covered
with non-combustible
material.
Non-combustible
sealant.