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L-Series DF Gas Fireplace
Part No. XG0180
f i r e f e a t u r e
Installation
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 24
. Side wall clearances are 3".
Combustible surrounds may be installed with 3" clearance to the side
of the fireplace as shown in
Figure 25.
Fireplace Facing
When selecting the finish material for your fireplace, it is important to
remember the following:
If the surround of the fireplace is to be painted to match the room decor,
heat-resistant paint must be provided . Also, 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 and access to the lower
compartment.
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.
Warning:
When covering the upper metal portion of the fireplace, up to 6" (
as
shown, Fig.24 & Fig.25
) 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.
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.
Painting:
Special care is recommended by the Master Painters and Decorators
Association, when painting the fireplace surrounds, to select and apply
a quality Alkyd sealer
prior to the applying of latex paints. This is to
prevent leaching of water from evaporation and causing a brownish
staining effect to paint over coats.
Figure 25.
Combustible surrounds.
Figure 24.
Combustible mantles and facings.
Horizontal Run (in)
Figure 24a.
Combustible surround Shield, (three (3-pcs).
Side shield
(L42-DF only)
Side shield
(L42-DF only)
Surround Heat Shield
Included with the L42-DF Gas fireplace, is a heat shield fabricated from
galvanized steel. The kit comes with three (3) pieces as shown below.
This shield is to protect all adjacent combustible mantels and mouldings
from excessive heat radiated by the cabinet of the fireplace. This shield
must be installed as shown in
Figure 24a.
1). Top shield fastened as shown. Wide flange face up, shallow flange
toward inside of room, nailed or screwed flush with framing.
2). Side shield's fastened as shown
(Rear Vent Gas fireplace only)
.
Wide flanges face out, shallow flange toward inside of room, nailed or
screwed flush with framing.
Top shield
(L42-DF only)
Non-Combustible
Facing Material
Non-Combustible
Facing Material
Header
Drywall/
Sheetrock
