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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 10.c
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.
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Figure 10.c Combustible mantles and facings. (Not to scale)
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Combustible facing material
First Combustible
header at 14 ¾"
Combustible construction
allowed in shaded area
Non-Combustible
facing material
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header (supplied)
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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.
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. and
radio components.
Side wall clearances are 6". Combustible surrounds may be installed
with 6" clearance to the side of the fireplace as shown in Figure 10.d
Drywall Sheetrock
15 1/2" Non-Combustible
15 ½" Non-Combustible
Facing Material
Facing Material
Non-Combustible
Non-combustible Header
Header
Figure 10.d Combustible surrounds.
Installation
Drywall Sheetrock
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