Section 6: Finishing; Finishing Around The Fireplace; Mantels And Surrounds - Montigo H42DF ST Installation & Maintenance Manual

Section 6: Finishing

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 20.
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.
Combustible Construction
allowed in shaded area
Horizontal Run (in.)
Figure 20. Combustible mantels and facings.
WARNING!
When covering the upper metal portion of the fireplace, up to 4"
(as shown, Fig.20) 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.
XG0237 - 120611.1
Installation
Combustible Facing
Material
1st combustible header
NON-Combustible
Header
Non-Combustible
Facing Material
Steel Stud construction only
allowed within the grey area
Top of fireplace
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 21.
Drywall/
Sheetrock
Non-Combustible
Header
Non-Combustible
Facing Material
Figure 21. Combustible surrounds. Typical both sides.
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.
NOTICE
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
Do not operate this fireplace without the glass door or with a broken glass door.
H*42DF ST Indoor Gas Fireplace
6" 6"
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