Finishing Around The Fireplace; Fireplace Facing; Mantels And Surrounds - Montigo H38DF-ST Indoor Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

H(L)38DF-ST See-thru indoor Gas Fireplace

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 27. Side wall clearances are 0".
Combustible surrounds may be installed with 0" clearance to the side
of the fireplace as shown in Figure 27.

Fireplace Facing

When selecting the finish material for your fireplace, it is important
to remember the following: THE OPENING MUST NOT BE OB-
STRUCTED 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. When using a
tile facing, It is required not to tile over the outside frame of the
fireplace, as this will obstruct the door removal. See Figure 27.
Figure 27 Combustible mantles and facings.
Drywall/
Sheetrock
Header
Non-Combustible
Facing Material
Figure 28. Combustible facings materials. (Both Sides Typical)
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Installation
Mantels & Surrounds
NOTE: Mantel clearances are for fire hazard prevention to combus-
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.
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 melt-
ing, deformation, discoloration or premature failure of T.V. and radio
components.
Non-Combustible
Figure 29. Combustible surrounds. Top view.
Facing Material
6" 6"
tible materials.
Part No. XG0207 - 092109