Non Combustible Facing Board; Non-Combustible Facing Installation - Regency HZ54E-NG10 Owners & Installation Manual

Regency horizon hz54e gas fireplace

Owners & installation manual (64 pages)

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All four pieces (top, 2 sides, bottom) are now supplied (shipped separately) to meet the non combustible requirements. (Previously only the top was

supplied).

If finishing the wall above the unit with paint -

the non-combustible board (shipped separately

from the unit) should be installed. Facing board

must be ordered when ordering the unit.

Calcium silicate board is a high - grade material

with cement, quartz, natural and selected

minerals as the main raw materials. It is widely

used for partitions and ceilings in buildings.

It is fire proof and earthquake proof.

If finishing the wall above the unit with materials

such as tile, brick, marble, etc. non-combustible

board available from the building supply store

can be used.

note: Calcium Silicate is 1/2" thick.

Caution: This non-combustible board can be damaged if

dropped or struck. Handle with care.

Caution:

The non-combustible board supplied with this unit can

be damaged if dropped or struck. handle with care.

1) Using drywall screws - secure non combustible material

around unit, framing and top nailing strip every 6 inches.

Important note: To avoid cracking the board - pre-drill holes prior to

securing to unit/ framing.

2) Wipe any debris/dust from the non combustible

material and drywall.

3) Prior to securing it is mandatory to prime the facing and edges using

a quality primer. This will ensure proper adhesion of both the tape and

mud. The supplied board is very porous.

Failure to follow this procedure will result in cracked seams.

4) Tape the seams using a mesh type tape.

5) Mud seams as normal. We recommend using a

product called Durabond high strength compound - for the first coat.

This product can be found at any hardware store.

Mud must be cured as per manufacturer's recommendations.

6) Prime wall for a second time for proper adhesion of paint

7) Paint walls using a high quality paint which will withstand

the high temperatures being emitted from this appliance.

IMpOrtant

Regency Fireplace Products are designed, produced, tested and certified to the highest industry standards.

The finishing of the walls surrounding your Regency Horizon Fireplace is as critical as the installation itself.

The temperatures around linear gas fireplaces are typically higher than would be acceptable for combustible materials. Your Regency Horizon Fireplace is no exception to this

rule. Therefore, the units are specified with non-combustible required materials to specific dimensions above and around the units. This is due to these areas reaching higher

temperature levels than required/acceptable for a combustible material. To obtain the best, most durable finish around your fireplace, this calls for a high level of care and attention

to the preparation and finish around this appliance, using only the highest quality materials, able to withstand the temperatures produced.

By following the installation instructions in the manual exactly, you will increase your chances of a damage free finish.

While every precaution is taken in providing the recommendations on preparation and finish, given the variations in paint quality, with temperature limits and workmanship in

application, Regency is unable to guarantee the life of the joint compounds, paint or any other finish materials or workmanship applied to or used in any application surrounding

the fireplace. This includes framing as well as finishing.

Over time natural convection from any fireplace can cause discoloration in the area directly above the appliance. Lower quality paints, under-prepared finishes, poor applications,

and any framing discrepancies or in the installation can cause this discoloration process to be expedited.

Discoloration is not the responsibility of Regency Fireplace Products. This is outwith the control of Regency Fireplace Products Ltd., therefore not covered under any part of the

warranty policy.

While discoloration is not the responsibility of Regency Fireplace Products, we believe careful attention to the recommendations provided here will result in an aesthetically

pleasing result free of issues outlined above.