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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 7a. Side wall clearances are 3". Combus-
tible surrounds may be installed with 3" clearance to the side of the
fireplace as shown in Figure 7b.
Fireplace Facing
When selecting the finish material for your fireplace, it is important to
remember the following: TRIMS 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 screen door.
Figure 7a. Combustible mantles and facings.
Mantels & Surrounds
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 melting, deforma-
tion, discoloration or premature failure of T.V. and radio components.
Painting:
Special care is recommended by the Master Painters and Decorators
Part No. XG0317
Installation
Association, when painting the fireplace surrounds, to select and apply a
quality Alkyd sealer prior to the applying of latex paints. This is to
prevent leaching of water from evaporation and causing a brownish
staining effect to paint over coats.
Sheetrock/
Figure 7b. Combustible surrounds.
C38-VF Gas Fireplace
Drywall
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