Section 6: Finishing; Finishing Around The Fireplace; Mantels & Surrounds - Montigo L52DF-ST Installation & 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 16.
Fireplace Facing
When sizing 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.
Horizontal Run (in.) Horizontal Run (in.) Horizontal Run (in.)
Figure 16. 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 require-
ments 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 ef-
ficient.
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 16a.
Drywall/
Sheetrock
Combustible
Header
Combustible
Facing Material
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 16a. 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
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