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PL38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace
XG0216 - 160215.1
Installation
Section 6: Finishing
Horizontal Run (in.)
Ve
rtical Height (in.)
Combustible construction
allowed in shaded area
Combustible facing material
Combustible header
Non-combustible header
Top of fireplace
Non-combustible facing
Figure 23. Combustible mantels and facings.
WARNING!
When covering the upper metal portion of the fireplace, up to 4" (as
shown, Fig.23) 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.
Finishing Around the Fireplace
Non-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 23.
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.
Glass doors on gas fireplaces are
extremely hot
while the fireplace is on and
remain hot even after the fireplace has been turned off. Safety screens are
available and can reduce the risks of severe burns. Please keep children away
from the fireplace at all times.
CAUTION
Figure 23a. Combustible surrounds.
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.
CAUTION
Mantels & 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.
Side wall clearances are 3". Combustible surrounds may be installed
with 3" clearance to the side of the fireplace as shown in Figure 23a.
4”Non-Combustible
Facing Material
Non-combustible Header
Drywall/Sheetrock
4”
3”
WARNING
Do not place any materials or objects on top of the
valve blind. Doing so could result in failure of door
relief system or heat dissipation.
