Hearth and Home Technologies HST-42D Fire Pit User Manual


 
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D. Finishing Material
Refer to Sections 11.A. and Sections 11.B. for combus-
tible/noncombustible materials. Refer to Figure 11.9 for
noncombustible zone.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
You must maintain clearances.
Use only non-combustible framing material below
standoffs.
Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must NOT be
used as sheathing or facing in the noncombustible
zone.
DO NOT cover metal replace front with combustible
materials.
Install combustible materials only to speci ed clearances
on top front and side edges.
Complete framing and apply facing material (drywall)
over framing.
A bead of 300-deg F minimum non-combustible sealant
must be used to close off any gaps at the top and sides
between the replace and facing to prevent cold air
leaks.
Large gaps can be bridged with fiberglass rope
gasket.
Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover
the metal replace front.
These surfaces may be
covered with noncombus-
tible material.
High temperature
sealant.
Figure 11.2 Noncombustible Facing
Metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm)
under the front of the fireplace and must
extend beyond the front and sides of
fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm)
High temperature
(300°F min.) continuous,
non-combustible sealant
Floor constructed of
wood or other
combustible material
HX3 Hearth
Extension or
equivilent
insulation
Finished combustible wall
Combustible material
Non-combustible
decorative facing
(up to full brick depth)
2 x 4 header, flush with
front of stand-offs
Tile, stone or other
non-combustible material
Flat 2 x 4 stud wall
Figure 11.3 Decorative Facing
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