Desa VMH26TNA User Manual

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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS
COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH® FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
VMH26TNA
14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr
with Thermostat
Shown with Optional
Base Accessory
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per­sonal injury, or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be per­formed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
WARNING: Improper installa­tion, adjustment, alteration, ser­vice, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Re­fer to this manual for correct installation and operational pro­cedures. For assistance or ad­ditional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be pro­vided. Refer to
tion and Ventilation
page 5 of this manual.
Air for Combus-
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS
WARNING ICON G 001
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper­ate, or service this fireplace. Im­proper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early
signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re­semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the fire­place may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have fireplace serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include preg­nant women, people with heart or lung dis­ease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
Natural Gas: Natural gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is added to natural gas. The odor helps you detect a natural gas leak. However, the odor added to natural gas can fade. Natural gas may be present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace.
WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous.
1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
2. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department
3. This fireplace shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
4. Never install the fireplace
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or
other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the fireplace
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
5. Do not use this fireplace as a wood­burning fireplace. Use only the logs provided with the fireplace.
6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock wool. Using these added items can cause sooting. Do not add lava rock around base. Rock and debris could fall into the control area of fireplace.
7. Y ou must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is in place before run­ning fireplace.
8. This fireplace is designed to be smoke­less. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off fireplace and call a qualified ser­vice person. eration, slight smoking could occur due to log curing and fireplace burning manufacturing residues.
9. T o prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Cleaning and Main- tenance, page 23.
10. Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that al­ter burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Altered burner patterns can cause sooting.
Note:
During initial op-
11. Before using furniture polish, wax, car­pet cleaner, or similar products, turn heater off. If heated, the vapors from these products may create a white pow­der residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture.
12. This fireplace needs fresh air ventila­tion to run properly . This fireplace has an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) pi­lot light safety system. The ODS shuts down the fireplace if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combus- tion and Ventilation, pages 5 through
7. If fireplace keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, pages 20 through 22.
13. Do not run fireplace
• where flammable liquids or vapors
are used or stored.
• under dusty conditions.
14. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
15. Never place any objects in the fireplace or on logs.
16. Fireplace front and screen becomes very hot when running fireplace. Keep children and adults away from hot sur­faces to avoid burns or clothing igni­tion. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shut-down. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
17. Carefully supervise young children when they are in same room with fireplace.
18. Do not use fireplace if any part has been under water. Immediately call a quali­fied service technician to inspect the room fireplace and to replace any part of the control system and any gas con­trol which has been under water.
19. Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and re­pair fireplace.
20. Operating fireplace above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
21. Do not use a blower insert, heat ex­changer insert, or other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace.
22. Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken. Do not operate fireplace if a log is chipped (dime-sized or larger).
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Fireplace Cabinet
Ignitor Button
Control Knob
Logs
Screen
PRODUCT FEATURES
SAFETY PILOT
This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS). The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent­free room fireplaces. The ODS/pilot shuts off the fireplace if there is not enough fresh air.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This fireplace has a piezo ignitor. This sys­tem requires no matches, batteries, or other sources to light fireplace.
THERMOSTATIC HEAT CONTROL
This fireplace has a thermostat sensing bulb and a control valve. The thermostat will automatically modulate the heat output to maintain a consistent room temperature. This results in greater fireplace comfort. This can also result in lower gas bill.
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Natural Gas Compact Fireplace
LOCAL CODES
Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.
*Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
UNPACKING
1. Remove log box and fireplace from carton. The hood is not attached.
2. Remove all protective packaging ap­plied to fireplace for shipment.
3. Make sure your fireplace includes one hardware packet.
4. Check fireplace for any shipping damage. If fireplace is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought fireplace.
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Always have branch support and screen in place before operating fireplace. This prevents excessive tempera­tures on fireplace surfaces.
WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this fireplace may result in prop­erty damage or personal injury
ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE
Tools Required:
• Phillips screwdriver
• 5/16" hex wrench
• slotted screwdriver
Installing Log
1. Remove back log, branch, and hood from log box. Discard protective packaging.
2. Remove two shipping screws above screen (see Figure 2).
3. Lift screen up and pull out to remove.
4. An optional blower is available. See Accessories, page 27. Install optional blower now. Follow installation in­structions provided with blower.
5. Gently place back log on burner sup­port (see Figure 2). The log should fit flat against top of burner support. Place two #10 one-inch-long screws through burner support into the log and tighten.
6. Place branch on branch support (see Figure 2). Do not allow branch to con­tact flame. If flame contacts branch, soot will be created.
7. Reattach screen by placing the notches in the screen frame over the shoulder screws and pushing down.
Screen
Back Log
Screen
Figure 2 - Assembling Fireplace
Shipping Screw
Screw
Assembling Hood
1. Locate four #10-3/8" black phillips sheet metal screws from the hardware packet.
2. Slip top of hood between middle rail and top of firebox wrapper (see Figure 3).
3. Attach four #10-3/8" hood screws as shown in Figure 3.
Branch
Upper Louver Assembly
Firebox Wrapper
Shoulder Screw
Burner Support
Branch Support
Screw
Middle Rail
Figure 3 - Assembling Hood
4
Hood
#10-3/8" Screws
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ven­tilation air. Read the following in­structions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home.
Today’s homes are built more energy effi­cient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in. During heating months, home owners want their homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy efficient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh air must enter your home. All fuel-burning appliances need fresh air for proper com­bustion and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, fireplaces, clothes dryers, and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate. You must provide ad­equate fresh air for these appliances. This will insure proper venting of vented fuel­burning appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Sec­tion 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconfined Space
3. Confined Space The information on pages 5 through 7 will
help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation.
Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and win­dows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air.
Unusually tight construction is de­fined as construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the
outside atmosphere have a con­tinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (6 x 10 per pa-sec-m2) or less with open­ings gasketed or sealed
b. weather stripping has been
added on openable windows and doors
c. caulking or sealants are applied
to areas such as joints around window and door frames, be­tween sole plates and floors, be­tween wall-ceiling joints, be­tween wall panels, at penetra­tions for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines, and at other openings.
If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you must provide ad­ditional fresh air. See
From Outdoors
If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above, proceed to
and
Ventilation Air
, page 7.
termining Fresh-Air Flow For Fire­place Location
, page 6.
and
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De-
Confined and Unconfined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code (ANS Z223.1, 1992 Section 5.3) defines a confined space
as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfining space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are in­stalled*, through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconfined space.
This heater shall not be installed in a con­fined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventila­tion grills between them.
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DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space
Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills
between the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Length x Width x Height = _________________cu. ft. (volume of space)
Example:
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space.
2. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
_____________________(volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = (Maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example:
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space. Vent-free fireplace __________________Btu/Hr Gas water heater* __________________Btu/Hr Gas furnace __________________Btu/Hr Vented gas heater __________________Btu/Hr Gas fireplace logs __________________Btu/Hr Other gas appliances* + __________________Btu/Hr Total = __________________Btu/Hr * Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.
_________________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) _________________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
Example:
The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconfined space, remove door to adjoin-
ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building, page 7.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 7. C. Install a lower Btu/Hr fireplace, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no additional fresh air ventilation.
Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) =2560 cu. ft. (volume of space)
2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft = 51.2 or 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example:
Gas water heater Vent-free fireplace + Total =
51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) 56,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
30,000 26,000 56,000
Btu/Hr Btu/Hr Btu/Hr
WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3
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Or
Remove Door into Adjoining
Room,
Option 3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
12"
12"
Ventilation
Grills
into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
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VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must pro­vide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 4). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see op­tion 3, Figure 4). Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Section
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for
required size of ventilation grills or ducts.
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Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two per­manent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces include attics and crawl spaces. Follow the
National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation
grills or ducts.
IMPORTANT:
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent.
WARNING: Rework work­sheet, adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space. The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces.
Do not provide openings for
Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building Shown with Optional Mantel
Outlet Air
Ventilated Attic
Outlet Air
To Attic
To
Crawl
Space Inlet Air
Inlet Air
Ventilated
Crawl Space
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INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your pri­mary heating system. Do not in­stall this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circu­late the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified ser­vice person must install fireplace. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the fireplace
• in a bedroom or a bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the fireplace
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This fireplace cre­ates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall sur­faces next to fireplace. Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fire­place where impurities (such as tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls.
IMPORTANT:
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing fireplace in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, pages 5 through 7.
Vent-free fireplaces add mois-
Your Vanguard fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear, sides, or top of your fireplace, except where stand-off spacers are integrally at­tached. If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace, these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials.
Use the dimensions shown for rough open­ings to create the easiest installation (see Built-In Fireplace Installation, page 9).
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural gas, do not install fireplace. Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• manual shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• ground joint union
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench * An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff
valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Pur­chase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 27.
Note:
If desired, purchase a four-sided brass trim kit for built-in installations. See Acces- sories, page 27.
LOCATING FIREPLACE
WARNING: Maintain the mini-
mum clearances shown in Fig­ures 6 and 7. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.
You can recess firebox into the wall. You can also position fireplace in the optional cabinet or corner mantels. Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels specified in this manual. Purchase the op­tional mantel from your dealer (see Acces- sories, page 27).
IMPORTANT:
CAUTION: If you install the
fireplace in a home garage
• fireplace pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor.
• locate fireplace where moving vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace
• where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service.
• in coldest part of room.
An optional blower kit is available from your dealer. See Accessories, page 27. If planning to use blower, locate fireplace near an electrical outlet.
CEILING
6" Minimum From Sides Of Fireplace
Left Side
FLOOR
Figure 6 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown Built In The Wall
CEILING
Top Of Mantel Can Be Flush With Wall
Left Side
Figure 7 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown with Optional Mantel
36" Minimum
36" Minimum
Right Side
Right Side
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BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclo­sure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. An optional brass trim kit acces­sory is available (see Accessories, page 27). Brass trim will extend past sides of fireplace approximately 1/2 inch. This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If install­ing a built-in mantel above the fireplace you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 11, page 10. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner.
Actual Framing Height 26" 26 7/8" Front Width 26 3/4" 26 7/8" Depth 9 1/2" 10 1/2" Bottom 3/4" 3/4"
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimen­sions shown in Figure 8 for the rough opening.
If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 9 for the rough open­ing. The height is 26 7/8" which is the same as the wall opening above.
2. If installing GA3400(T) blower acces­sory, do so at this time. Follow instruc­tions included with blower accessory.
Note:
If not installing blower acces­sory, you may wish to run electrical wiring to your fireplace for future blower installation (see Accessories, page 27) Use only approved three-wire electrical wiring.
WARNING: If pre-wiring, do not connect wiring to any electri­cal source at this time.
Install fireplace electrical outlet and connect wiring to outlet be­fore connecting to electrical source. The fireplace electrical outlet is included with the GA3400(T) blower accessory.
Only use the fireplace electrical outlet supplied with the GA3400(T) blower accessory.
Note:
A qualified installer should make
all electrical connections.
3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the manual shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping.
4. If you have not assembled firebox, fol­low instructions on page 4.
5. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening.
6. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting F ir eplace to Gas Supply, page 15.
7. Bend four nailing flanges on outer cas­ing with pliers (see Figure 10).
8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange.
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 16.
10. If using optional brass trim kit, install the trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall. See instructions in­cluded with brass trim accessory for at­taching brass trim.
IMPORTANT:
When finishing your fire­box, combustible materials such as wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may be butted up next to the sides and top of the firebox. Combustible materials should never overlap the firebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materials to overlap the firebox front facing.
IMPORTANT:
Noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any neces­sary openings like louvered slots.
10 1/2"
26 7/8"
3/4" Off
26 7/8"
Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall
36 5/8"
26 7/8"
51 3/4"
Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner
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25 7/8"
Nails or Wood Screws
Nailing Flanges
Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
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WARNING: Do not allow non­combustible materials to cover any necessary openings like lou­vered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or cover the louvered slots on the front of the firebox.
WARNING: Use only non­combustible mortar or adhesives when overlapping the front fac­ing with noncombustible facing material.
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