Section 6: Finishing; Finishing Around The Fireplace; Mantels & Surrounds - Montigo L42DF 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 21.
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 21. Combustible mantels and facings, (Both Sides Typical).
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.
XG0182 -151126
Installation
Combustible
Construction allowed
in shaded area
Combustible Facing
Material
Non-Combustible
Facing Material
Supplied Steel Stud
Steel Stud construction allowable
within the grey-out area
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 22.
Non-Combustible
Facing Material
Drywall/Sheetrock
Combustible Stud
with shield
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 22. 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.
L42DF-ST* Indoor Gas Fireplace
6"
3"
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