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L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace
XG0180 - 053111
Installation
Section 6: Finishing
WARNING!
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. radio, and other
electronic components.
Figure 23.
Combustible mantels and facings.
WARNING!
When covering the upper metal portion of the fireplace, up to 4" (
as
shown,
Fig.24
) 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.
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.
Figure 25.
Installing the Nailing Flange Extension.
Installing the Nailing Flange Extension
Once the fireplace is placed into the rough framed opening, and the
supplied steel lintel is in place, (Part No. H38074) (see
Figure 2
),
The supplied nailing extension must be placed along the top edge of
the fireplace and securely fastened in place to the metal lintel, and
combustible wood framing. Note: The nailing flange extension can be
substituted with a piece of NON-Combustible material of the same size
and thermal characteristics, ie: cement board or equivalent.
XW2004
Glass doors on gas fireplaces are
extremely hot while the fireplace is
on and remain hot even after the
fireplace has been turned off. Safety
screens are available and can reduce
the risks of severe burns. Please
keep children away from the fireplace
at all times.
CAUTION
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
XW2000
6"
Non-Combustible
Facing Material
Header
Drywall/
Sheetrock
Combustible
Facing Material
Header
Drywall/
Sheetrock
3”
Figure 24.
Combustible surrounds.
Side wall clearances are 3". Combustible surrounds may be installed
with 3" clearance to the side of the fireplace as shown in
Figure 24
.
Top of fireplace
Non-Combustible
Combustible Facing
Material
Facing Material
Combustible
Construction allowed
in shaded area
Steel Stud construction allowable
within the grey-out area
Horizontal Run (in.)
Vertical Height (in.)
