Finishing Around The Fireplace; Section 6: Finishing; Installing The Nailing Flange Extension - Montigo L52DF Installation & Maintenance Manual

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 25. Side wall clearances are 3".
Combustible surrounds may be installed with 3" clearance to the side
of the fireplace as shown in Figure 24.
Fireplace Facing
When selecting 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 25. 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.
and radio components.
XG0185 - 050611
Installation
Combustible construction
allowes in shaded area
Combustible facing
Non-Combustible
facing Material
Top of Fireplace

Installing the nailing Flange Extension

Once the fireplace is placed into the rough framed opening, and the
supplied steel lintel is in place, (Part No. L52087) (see Figure 2),
Figure 26. Installing the Nailing Flange Extension.
The supplied nailing extension must be placed along the top edge of
the fireplace and securely fastened in place to the metal lintel, and
combustible wood framing. Note: The nailing flange extension can be
substituted with a piece of NON-Combustible material of the same size
and thermal characteristics, ie: cement board or equivalent.
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.24) 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.
XW2004
XW2000
L52DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace
6"
CAUTION
Glass doors on gas fireplaces are
extremely hot while the fireplace is
on and remain hot even after the
fireplace has been turned off. Safety
screens are available and can reduce
the risks of severe burns. Please
keep children away from the fireplace
at all times.
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.
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