Optal 4 Glass 2 burners, Installation & Operation Manual

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2. Adding a fan.
a. Adding a fan can help distribute and move the heat from the walls.
However, fireplaces are meant to provide a relaxing ambiance. A fan
requires more power, an additional outlet near the fireplace and may
result in a dull noise in the background whenever the fan is operating.
i. ORTAL does NOT require the use of a fan to keep the walls cool.
ORTAL’s Cold Wall Solutions
ORTAL’s system allows for the wall to breathe releasing the excess heat from the chase
to maintain a lower heat temperature from a high point of 210
°
to 90
°
and becoming
lower and colder as you move up the finished wall of the fireplace.
Advantages of an ORTAL fireplace:
•
Placing TV and other similar devices above the firebox without worry of the TV
screen cracking or electrical components burning out.
•
Hang artwork without fear of heat impact.
•
Use finish materials such as tiles, Venetian plaster paint and regular paint (not high
temp) without worry
•
Use wood as a decorative finish material (see ORTAL’s clearance requirements).
•
A safe wall temperature under 160
°
at 6” and above the firebox
•
Save on installation costs. Once you install the fireplace correctly the first time, there
is no need to return for an overheating problem.
.
•
ORTAL provides a mounting detail for installation of the TV above the firebox.
•
A fan is NOT required to remove heat from walls.
ORTAL provides you with options and solutions that allow you to maintain control and
creativity for your fireplace design.
Note:
Make sure to review and understand all of ORTAL’s installation manuals, details and
clearances before installation. Also be sure to consult the product guides and manuals for
whatever products or devices will be used as part of the installation to ensure compliant
installation for all products.
If you have any questions, please contact us and our technical department will be happy
to assist you fast and free of charge.