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Vista 38 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace
rev.110331
Installation
Non-Combustible
Facing Material
Header
Drywall/
Sheetrock
6”
6”
3”
Finishing Around the Fireplace
Combustible mantels and moldings may be safely installed over the top and on the
front of the fireplace provided that they do not project beyond shaded area shown
in
Figure 27
. Side wall clearances are 0". Combustible surrounds may be installed
with 0" clearance to the side of the fireplace as shown in
Figure 27
.
Fireplace Facing
When selecting the finish material for your fireplace, it is important to remember
the following:
THE OPENING MUST NOT BE OBSTRUCTED IN ANY WAY - to do so
restricts the air supply for the control compartments and heat exchanger. It
also prevents access for servicing controls.
The face of the fireplace may be painted to match the room decor provided you use
a heat-resistant paint. Decorative facing must not extend past the fireplace open-
ing at all, because it will interfere with the access to retainers for removal of glass
door.
When using a tile facing, you must NOT tile over the outside frame of the
fireplace, as this will obstruct the door removal.
See
Figure 27
.
Mantels and Surrounds
NOTE:
Mantel clearances are for the prevention of fire hazards.
New technology, to meet consumer and government demands for the wise use of
energy, has prompted us to manufacture many models of fireplaces which are hot,
fuel and energy efficient.
Please be aware; temperatures over the mantel will rise above normal room
temperature and walls above fireplace may be hot to touch.
We recommend careful consideration be given to the effects of elevated mantel
temperatures which may be in excess of product design, for example: candles,
plastic or pictures. This can cause melting, deformation, discoloration or premature
failure of T.V. and radio components.
Figure 27
Combustible mantles and facings.
Figure 29.
Combustible surrounds. (top view)
Non-Combustible
Facing Material
Figure 28.
Combustible facings materials. (both sides typical)
