Section 6: Finishing; Mantels & Surrounds - Montigo H38DF PRC Installation & Maintenance Manual

H*38DF PRC Panorama Indoor Gas Fireplace

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 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.
Horizontal Run (in)
Figure 22. Combustible mantles and facings.
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.
WARNING!
When covering the upper metal portion of the fireplace, up to 4"
(as shown, Fig.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.
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Installation
Combustible
Construction allowed
in shaded area
Combustible Facing
Material
Combustible header
4" Nailing flange
Steel Stud construction allowable
within grey-out 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.
Header
Drywall/
Sheetrock
4" Nailing
Flange
Figure 23. Combustible surrounds.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to clean glass when hot.
Do not clean glass with abrasive materials as any glass etching
may cause premature glass failure.
CAUTION!
DO NOT OPERATE THIS FIREPLACE WITHOUT THE GLASS
DOOR OR WITH A BROKEN GLASS DOOR.
3"
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