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FIREPLACE MANTEL AND FACING
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 9. Side wall
clearances are 0". Combustible surrounds may be installed with
0" clearance to the side of the fireplace as shown in figure 10.
FIREPLACE FACING
MANTELS & SURROUNDS
FIGURE 9. COMBUSTIBLE MANTLES & FACINGS
FIGURE 10. COMBUSTIBLE SURROUNDS
When selecting the finish material for your fireplace, it is important
to remember the following: BRASS 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 glass panel and
combustion door.
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.
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We recommend careful consideration be given to the effects of
elavated 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.
Painting: Special care is recommended by the Master Painters
and Decorators 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.
