Finishing; Section 6: Finishing; Finishing Around The Fireplace - Montigo L52DF-ST Installation And 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 15.
Fireplace Facing
When sizing the finish material for your fireplace, it is important to remem-
ber 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.) Horizontal Run (in.) Horizontal Run (in.)
Figure 15. Combustible mantels and facings.
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Installation
Combustible
Construction allowed
in shaded area
Combustible
Facing Material
Combustible Stud
Steel stud construction allowable
within greyed area.
Top of fireplace Top of fireplace 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 16.
Drywall/
Sheetrock
Combustible
Header
Combustible
Facing Material
Figure 16. Combustible surrounds. Typical both sides.
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.
L52DF-ST* Indoor Gas Fireplace
6"
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