Section 6: Finishing - Montigo P52DF Installation & Maintenance Manual

P52DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace

Section 6: Finishing

Finishing Around the Fireplace
Non-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 20.
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 20. Combustible mantles and facings.
WARNING!
Please Note: The decorative facing materials may
be subject to temperatures in excess of 250° F. This
should be considered when selecting facing materials.
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.
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Installation
Combustible construction
allowed in shaded area
Combustible header
Combustible facing material
Non-combustible header
Top of fireplace
Non-combustible facing
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 21.
Drywall/Sheetrock
Non-combustible Header
WARNING
Do not place any materials or objects on top of the
valve blind. Doing so could result in failure of door
relief system or heat dissipation.
Figure 21. Combustible surrounds.
4"Non-Combustible
Facing Material
4"
XG0196 - 150204.3
3"