H*42DF Indoor Gas Fireplace
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Installation
Section 6: Finishing
Figure 23.
Combustible mantels and facings.
Finishing Around the Fireplace
Combustible mantels and mouldings 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 23.
Fireplace Facing
When sizing 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.
Mantels & Surrounds
NOTE: National Canadian Gas Association mantel test requirements
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, discolouration or premature failure of T.V.
and radio components.
Figure 24.
Combustible surrounds.
Do not operate this fireplace without the glass door or with a broken glass door.
NOTICE
Do not use ammonia based or abrasive cleaners on the glass, they will permanently
etch the surface. Use an approved gas fireplace glass cleaner such as Kel-Kem or
White off.
NOTICE
Side wall clearances are 3". Combustible surrounds may be installed
with 3" clearance to the side of the fireplace as shown in Figure 24.
Non Combustible
Facing Material
Comubstible Header
Drywall/
Sheetrock
6”
3”
WARNING!
When covering the upper metal portion of the fireplace, (
as shown,
Fig.23) with a non-combustible material Please Note: The decorative
facing materials may be subject to temperatures in excess of 250° F.
This should be considered when selecting facing materials.
Top of fireplace
Combustible Facing
Material
Combustible
Construction allowed
in shaded area
Steel Stud construction allowable
within the grey-out area
Horizontal Run (in.)
Ve
rtical Height (in
.)
Nailing flange extension,
(supplied) or Non-combu-
stible Facing Material
Combustible Stud
WARNING
Do not place any materials or objects on top of the
valve blind. Doing so could result in failure of door
relief system or heat dissipation.
