Hearth and Home Technologies Dakota 42 Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
14 Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05
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.
WARNING
A. Mantel Projections
Figure 8.1 shows the minimum vertical dimension of appli-
ance mantels or other combustible projections above the top
front edge of the appliance.
B. Facing Material
Free Standing Installation
COMBUSTIBLE
STRUCTURE
Minimum
Clearance *
* This appliance can be installed a minimum of 6 in.
(152 mm) from a combustible structure unless the
structure is vinyl which requires a minimum
clearance of 48 in. (1219 mm)
84 in.
(2134 mm)
min.
Figure 11.1 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Appli-
ance.
Figure 11.2 Noncombustible Facing Diagram
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Finishing
Fire Risk
Finish all edges and fronts to clearances and
specifi cations listed in manual.
WARNING
Black metal appliance front may be covered with non-
combustible material only.
Do NOT overlap combustible materials onto appliance
front.
Install combustible materials up to specifi ed clearances
on top front and side edges.
Seal joints between the fi nished wall and appliance
top and sides using only a 300° F minimum sealant.
Sealant Material
Noncombustible Board
Finish wall material may be combustible, top and sides
0 in.
0 in.
0 in.