Section 6: Finishing - Montigo H38DF ST Installation & Maintenance Manual

H*38DF ST Indoor Gas Fireplace

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 22.
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 22. Combustible mantels 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.
radio, and other electronic components.
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.
NOTICE
Do not operate this fireplace without the glass door or with a broken glass door.
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Installation
Combustible
Construction allowed
in shaded area
Combustible Facing
Material
Combustible Header
Non-Combustible
Facing Material
Steel Stud construction onl y
Steel Stud construction allowable
allowed within the grey area
a
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 23.
Drywall/
Sheetrock
Combustible
Header
Non-Combustible
Facing Material
Typical both sides
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 23. Combustible surrounds. Typical both sides.
CAUTION
When covering the upper metal portion of the replace (as shown, Fig.
21) with a non-combustible material, Please Note: The decorative facing
materials may be subject to temperatures in excess of
be considered when selecting facing materials.
6" 6"
250° F. This should
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