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CAUTION
IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED WALLS AND
THE FIREPLACE SURROUND (TOP AND SIDES)
ARE SEALED, A 300°
F. MINIMUM SEALANT
MATERIAL MUST BE USED. THESE JOINTS ARE
NOT REQUIRED 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 SHOWN BELOW.
1. Apply only non-
combustible facing
material to the fire-
place surround.
Installing the Trim
Combustible materials may be brought up to the specified
clearances on the side and top front edges of the
fireplace, but MUST NEVER overlap onto the front face.
The joints between the finished wall and the fireplace
top and sides can only be sealed with a 300
°
F. (149
°
C)
minimum sealant.
WARNING
WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE,
NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE
AIR INLET/OUTLET GRILLES IN ANY
MANNER.
Install optional marble and brass trim surround kits as
desired. Marble, brass, brick, tile, or other non-
combustible materials can be used to cover up the
gap between the sheet rock and the fireplace.
Do not obstruct or modify the air inlet/outlet grilles.
When overlapping on both sides, leave enough space
so that the bottom grille can be lowered and the trim
door removed.
!
Step 10
Installing Trim,
Logs, and
Ember Material
Figure 35. Sealant Material
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
fireplace appliances.