Finishing Around The Fireplace; Fireplace Facing; Mantels And Surrounds - Montigo R520 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Step 5. As shown in Figure 6d; Cut standard Gyproc / Drywall board to complete the installation of the surround. Fit the edge of the board to
the rim around the fireplace opening. Fasten the board in place using standard drywall screws.
Figure 16d. Fireplace installation (Cut the remainder of Gyproc / Wall board to complete the fireplace surround).

Finishing Around the Fireplace

Combustible mantels and mouldings may be safely installed over the
fireplace provided that they do not project beyond shaded area shown
in Figure 18, below. Side wall clearances are 6".
Figure 18. Combustible mantles and facings.
Part No. XG0771 - 070111
Installation
Combustible Construction
allowed in this area
Combustible
Construction allowed
in shaded area
Steel Stud construction
allowable within this area
Non-Combustible
Facing Material
Top of
fireplace
C-View Residential R520-R620 Series Indoor Gas Fireplace
Wall board / Gyproc or
Equiv. (Bottom & Sides)
Mantels & Surrounds
NOTE: National Canadian Gas Association mantel test requirements
are for fire hazard prevention to combustible materials.
Please be aware; temperatures over the mantel will rise above nor-
mal room temperature and walls above fireplace may be hot to touch.
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. and
radio components.

Fireplace Facing

When selecting the finish material for your fireplace, it is important
to remember the following: THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL
MUST NOT BE OBSTRUCTED IN ANY WAY - to do so 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.
Painting:
Special care is recommended by the Master Painters and Decorators
Association, when painting the fireplace surrounds, to select and ap-
ply a quality Alkyd sealer prior to the applying of latex paints. This is
to prevent leaching of water from evaporation and causing a brownish
staining effect to paint over coats.
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