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L52DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace
XG0185 - 100511.1
Installation
Section 6: Finishing
Figure 22.
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 22
.
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 23.
Combustible surrounds.
Non-Combustible
Facing Material
Combustible Stud
with shield
Drywall/Sheetrock
6”
3”
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.
Side wall clearances are 3". Combustible surrounds may be installed
with 3" clearance to the side of the fireplace as shown in
Figure 23.
Top of fireplace
Combustible Facing
Material
Combustible
Construction allowed
in shaded area
Steel Stud construction allowable
within the grey-out area
Horizontal Run (in.)
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Non-Combustible
Facing Material
Combustible Stud
with shield
When covering the upper metal portion of the fireplace, up to 6” (as shown in
Figure 22
) 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.
IMPORTAnT
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 can cause melting, deformation, discolouration or
premature failure of T.V., radio, and other electronic components.
WARnIng
