COOL WALL INSTALLATION GUIDE - DIRECT VENT
Element4 Gas Fireplaces
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European Home has developed four distinct installation methods to ensure that the wall above your Element4
fireplace stays cool enough for the mounting of most electronics such as a television. In addition to mounting a TV,
utilizing
Method 4: Double Front Wall
(Page 4) you can now bring virtually any material down to the edge of your fireplace
including wood veneer and wallpaper. None of these installation methods effect overall heat output, so you get the
same efficient fireplace with the added bonus of design flexibility.
Considerations to further reduce the amount of wall heat:
For best results, consider using non-combustible wall board with very low thermal conductivity for any of the
methods outlined below.
Both Skamotec 225 by Skamol and Promafour by Promat are calcium silicate building boards that strongly resist the
movement of heat from one side to the other. The chase (enclosure) above the fireplace built with either of these
products will further reduce your electronics’ exposure to heat.
For more Information about Low-Thermal Conductivity Wall Material Please Visit these Manufacturer’s
Websites:
• Skamol - http://www.skamotec225.us/
• Promat - http://www.promat.us/en/promafour
Low thermal conductivity wall material.
Example of
Method 2: Recessed Television