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Heat & Glo • CF230E-B & CF260E-B • 4038-894 Rev C • 11/05
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Finishing
A. Finishing Material
• Combustible Material
Material which is made of or surfaced with wood,
compressed paper, plant fi bers, plastics, or any material
capable of igniting and burning, whether fl ame proofed or
not, plastered or not plastered.
• Non-Combustible Material
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.
Grilles/
Mesh
Combustible
Finishing
Material
Figure 6.1 Finishing Materials
B. Finishing Checklist
• Power supply service must be completed prior to fi nishing
to avoid reconstruction.
• Grilles and air openings cannot be covered in any
circumstances.
Note: The heater is a zero clearance fi replace and may
be fi nished with combustible or noncombustible fi nishing
materials.
When using paint or lacquer to fi nish the mantel, they must
be heat-resistant to prevent discoloration.
Note: Finishing materials are normally installed behind
the nailing fl anges or up to the sides of the nailing fl anges.
Allow room for the front to be added and the heater to be
anchored.
C. Mantel
The height that a combustible mantel is fi tted above the
heater is dependent on the height of the front selected.
• The minimum height is 1 in. (25 mm) above the front.
• Fronts available for the 26 in. heater:
- 24 in. (610 mm) high
- 28 in. (711 mm) high
- 32 in. (813 mm) high
• Fronts available for the 23 in. heater:
- 21 in. (533 mm) high
- 28 in. (711 mm) high
3/4 in. - 12 in.
(19 mm - 305 mm)
Figure 6.2 Mantel Specifi cations
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