Section 6: Finishing - Montigo H34DF Installation & Maintenance Manual

H*34DF Indoor Gas Fireplace

Section 6: Finishing

Finishing Around the Fireplace
Combustible mantels and mouldings may be safely installed over the
top and on the front of the H34DF*, HL34DF* & HR34DF* fireplaces
provided that they do not project beyond shaded area shown in Figure
25. Fireplace HC34DF* must follow the graph, Figure 25a.
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 25. Combustible mantels and facings, H34DF*, HL34DF* & HR34DF*.
Horizontal Run (in.)
Figure 25a. Combustible mantels and facings, HC34DF* ONLY.
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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.
Side wall clearances are 3". Combustible surrounds may be installed with
3" clearance to the side of the fireplace as shown in Figure 26 or 26a.
Combustible
Construction allowed
in shaded area
Combustible Facing
Material
Figure 26. H34DF*, HL34DF* & HR34DF* Combustible surrounds.
Steel Stud construction allowable
within the grey-out area
Top of fireplace
Combustible
Construction allowed
in shaded area
Figure 26a. HC34DF* Combustible surrounds.
Combustible Facing
Material
Nailing flange extension
(supplied)
Steel Stud construction allowable
within the grey-out area
Top of fireplace
Drywall/
Sheetrock
Combustible Header
Drywall/ Sheetrock
Combustible Header
Nailing Flange
WARNING!
When covering the upper metal portion of the fireplace, (HC34DF* OnLY)
up to 3" (as shown, Fig.25a) with a non-combustible material Please note:
The decorative facing materials may be subject to temperatures in excess
of 250° F. This should be considered when selecting facing materials.
WARNING!
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,
discolouration or premature failure of T.V. radio, and other electronic
components.
6"
45°
3"
3"
6"
45°
3"
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