Non Combustible Facing Installation - Regency Greenfire GF1500L Series Owners & Installation Manual

NON COMBUSTIBLE FACING INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Prior to installation of non-combustible materials by oth-
ers, check and inspect carefully for any hairline cracks and
or damage to board. The non combustible board must be
a minimum of 12mm thick and comply with AS1530-1 and
AS1530-3. Material which is thinner may crack as a result
due to the high temperatures this appliance emits.
1. Using screws for use with non-combustible boards-secure non-
combustible material around unit, framing and top nailing strip every
150mm
Important Note: To avoid cracking the board-pre-drill holes prior
to securing to unit/framing.
2. Wipe any debris/dust from the non-combustible material and dry wall.
3. Prior to securing, it is mandatory to prime the facing and edges using
a quality primer. This will ensure proper adhesion of the tape, filler and
paint.
Failure to follow this procedure will result in cracked seams.
4. Tape the seams using a mesh type tape.
5. Fill seams as normal. Avoid using filler which shrinks excessively.
Filler must be cured as per manufacturer's recommendations.
6. Prime wall for a second time for proper adhesion of paint.
7. Paint walls using a high quality paint which will withstand the high
temperatures being emitted from this appliance.
NOTE: When applying 12mm minimum non-combustible board to frame-
work it is advisable to use the same 12mm minimum non-combustible
board on the whole front face of the wall.
When using a standard fascia cut out the clean edge trim opening plus
a further 10 mm border.
When using a 15mm finishing trim cut out the clean edge trim opening
plus a further 4mm border.
When using painted 12mm minimum non-combustible board as finished
wall surface use 15mm finishing trim.
When using clean edge trim do not seal heater to finished wall material.
The above will allow for possible expansion and contraction.
IMPORTANT
Regency Fireplace Products are designed, produced, tested and
certified to the highest industry standards. The finishing of the walls
surrounding Regency is as critical as the installation itself. The tem-
peratures around linear gas fireplaces are typically higher than would
be acceptable for the combustible materials. Your Regency Fireplace
is no exception to this rule. Therefore, the units are specified with
non-combustible required materials to specific dimensions above and
around the units. This is due to these areas reaching higher temperature
levels than required/acceptable for a combustible material. To obtain
the best, most durable finish around your fireplace, this calls for a high
level of care and attention to the preparation and finish around this
appliance, using only the highest quality materials, able to withstand
the temperatures produced.
By following the installation instructions in the manual exactly, you will
increase your chances for a damage free finish.
Every precaution is taken in providing the recommendations on prepara-
tion and finish, given the variation in paint quality, with temperature limits
and workmanship applied to or used in any application surrounding
the fireplace. This includes framing as well as finishing.
Over time natural convection from any fireplace can cause discoloration
in the area directly above the appliance. Lower quality paints, under
prepared finishes, poor applications and any framing discrepancies or
in the installation can cause this discoloration process to be expedited.
Discoloration is not the responsibility of Regency Fireplace Products,
we believe careful attention to the recommendations provided here will
be result in aesthetically pleasing result free of issues outlined above.
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