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Section 6: Finishing
Finishing Around the Fireplace
Non-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 21.a - 21.c
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
P38,PL38 COMBUSTIBLE MANTLES AND FACINGS
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Horizontal Run (In.)
Figure 21.a Combustible mantles and facings. (Not to scale)
CAUTION
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. radio,
and other electronic components.
XG0199 - 170223
Combustible header
Combustible construction
allowed in shaded area
Combustible facing material
Non-Combustible header
Non-combustible facing
or nailing flange
P38,PL38
SIDE VIEW
Non-combustible facing
Top of fireplace opening
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P42,PL42 COMBUSTIBLE MANTLES AND FACINGS
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Figure 21.b Combustible mantles and facings. (Not to scale)
P52,PL52 COMBUSTIBLE MANTLES AND FACINGS
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Figure 21.c Combustible mantles and facings. (Not to scale)
WARNING
Fireplaces cannot be recessed into a wall cavity.
Installation
Combustible header
Combustible construction
allowed in shaded area
Combustible facing material
Non-Combustible header
Non-combustible facing
or nailing flange
P42,PL42
SIDE VIEW
Non-combustible facing
Top of fireplace opening
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Combustible header
Combustible construction
allowed in shaded area
Combustible facing material
Non-Combustible header
Non-combustible facing or
nailing flange
P52,PL52
SIDE VIEW
Non-combustible facing
Top of fireplace opening
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