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Vista 42 Indoor Gas Fireplace
rev. 110201
Installation
Section 6:
Finishing
Installation
WARNING!
Do not attempt to clean glass when hot.
Do not clean glass with abrasive materials as any glass etching may
cause premature glass failure.
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, discoloration
or premature failure of T.V. radio, and other electronic components.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS FIREPLACE WITHOUT THE GLASS DOOR OR WITH A
BROKEN GLASS DOOR.
CAUTION!
Figure 24.
Combustible mantels and facings.
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
.
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.
WARNING!
When covering the upper metal portion of the fireplace, up to 4" (
as shown,
Fig.24
) 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.
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.
Top of fireplace
Combustible Facing
Material
Combustible
Construction allowed
in shaded area
Steel Stud construction allowable
within the grey-out area
Horizontal Run (in.)
Vertical Height (in.
)
Nailing flange extension,
(supplied) or Non-combu-
stible Facing Material