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DV 52 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace
rev.110329
Installation
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 24
. Side wall clearances are 3". Combustible surrounds may be installed with
3" clearance to the side of the fireplace as shown in
Figure 25
.
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.
Figure 24.
Combustible mantles and facings.
Horizontal Run (in)
Mantels and 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.
Warning:
When covering the upper metal portion of the fireplace 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.
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.
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.
Installing the Horizontal and
Vertical Exterior Power Vent
A power vent is required where the termination is located too far away from the
gas fireplace and/or if the vent run is beyond the scope of this document, or the
specifications recommend vent augmentation. These power vents are required for
superior venting, safe operation and years of trouble free operation.
The available European Home Power Vent models are:
LDVPV47 - Linear, Interior In-line Power Vent.
EDVPV47 - External Power Vent.
Figure 25.
Combustible surrounds, (Both Sides Typical).
Header
Drywall/
Sheetrock
3”
