Fireplace Facing; Mantels & Surrounds; Section 6: Finishing - Montigo R320 Installation & Maintenance Manual

R-Series R320-R420 Indoor Gas Fireplace
Section 6: Finishing
Figure 16. Combustible mantles and facings. (Not to scale)

Fireplace Facing

When selecting the finish material for your fireplace, it is
important to remember the following:
If the surround of the fireplace is to be painted to match
the room decor, heat-resistant paint must be provided .
Also, 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 and access to the lower
compartment.
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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, discolor-
ation or premature failure of T.V. radio,
and other electronic components.
Combustible Construction
allowed in this area
Wood Header @ 18"
Drywall / Combustible
Construction allowed
in shaded area
Only Steel Stud construction
permitted within the grey area
Non-Combustible
Facing Material
Top of
fireplace
Mantels & Surrounds
National Canadian Gas Association mantel test requirements
are for fire hazard prevention to combustible materials.
Please be aware; temperatures over the mantel will rise
above normal room temperature and walls above fireplace
may be hot to touch.
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⅛" Clearance
to allow for
expansion
during
operation
CAUTION
When covering the upper metal
portion of the fireplace, (as shown,
Fig.16) with a non-combustible
material, Please
Note:
decorative facing materials may
be subject to temperatures in
excess of 250° F. This should be
considered when selecting facing
materials.
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