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Vista 42 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace
rev.110404
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 20a
. Side wall clearances are 0". Combustible surrounds may be
installed with 0" clearance to the side of the fireplace as shown in
Figure 20b
.
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
opening at all, because it will interfere with the access to retainers for removal
of glass door.
When using a tile facing, do not tile over the outside frame of the
fireplace, as this will obstruct the door removal.
See Figure 20a.
Mantels and Surrounds
NOTE:
Mantel clearances are for fire hazard prevention to combustible
materials.
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 20
Combustible mantles and facings.
Figure 20b.
Combustible surrounds. Top view.
Non-Combustible
Facing Material
Figure 20a.
Combustible facings materials. (Both Sides Typical)
