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Greenfire® GF1500L-2 Gas Fireplace
installation
Non Combustible Facing Installation
1. Using screws for use with non-combustible boards-secure non-combustible material around unit, framing and top nailing strip every 150mm.
2. Wipe any debris/dust from the non-combustible material and dry wall.
3. Prior to securing, it is mandatory to prime the facing and edges using a quality primer. This will ensure proper adhesion of the tape, filler and paint.
Failure to follow this procedure will result in cracked seams.
4. Tape the seams using a mesh type tape.
5. Fill seams as normal. Avoid using filler which shrinks excessively. Filler must be cured as per manufacturer's recommendations.
6. Prime wall for a second time for proper adhesion of paint.
7. Paint walls using a high quality paint which will withstand the high temperatures being emitted from this appliance.
IMPOR
TANT
• Regency Fireplace Products are designed, produced, tested and certified to the highest industry standards. The finishing
of the walls surrounding Regency is as critical as the installation itself. The temperatures around linear gas fireplaces are
typically higher than would be acceptable for the combustible materials. Your Regency Fireplace is no exception to this rule.
Therefore, the units are specified with non-combustible required materials to specific dimensions above and around the
units. This is due to these areas reaching higher temperature levels than required/acceptable for a combustible material. To
obtain the best, most durable finish around your fireplace, this calls for a high level of care and attention to the preparation
and finish around this appliance, using only the highest quality materials, able to withstand the temperatures produced.
• By following the installation instructions in the manual exactly, you will increase your chances for a damage free finish.
• Every precaution is taken in providing the recommendations on preparation and finish, given the variation in paint quality,
with temperature limits and workmanship applied to or used in any application surrounding the fireplace. This includes
framing as well as finishing.
• Over time natural convection from any fireplace can cause discoloration in the area directly above the appliance. Lower
quality paints, under prepared finishes, poor applications and any framing discrepancies or in the installation can cause
this discoloration process to be expedited.
• Discoloration is not the responsibility of Regency Fireplace Products, we believe careful attention to the recommendations
provided here will be result in aesthetically pleasing result free of issues outlined above.
IMPOR
TANT
• Prior to installation of non-combustible materials by others, check and inspect carefully for any hairline cracks and or
damage to board. The non combustible board must be a minimum of 12mm thick and comply with AS1530-1 and AS1530-3.
Material which is thinner may crack as a result due to the high temperatures this appliance emits.
• To avoid cracking the board-pre-drill holes prior to securing to unit/framing.
IMPOR
TANT
• To avoid cracking the board, pre-drill holes prior to securing
the unit/framing.
NO
TES
• When applying 12 mm minimum non-combustible board to framework it is advisable to use the same 12mm minimum non-combustible board on the
whole front face of the wall.
• When using a standard fascia cut out the clean edge trim opening plus a further 10 mm border.
• When using a 22 mm finishing trim cut out the clean edge trim opening plus a further 4mm border.
• When using painted 12 mm minimum non-combustible board as finished wall surface use 22 mm finishing trim.
• When using clean edge trim do not seal heater to finished wall material.
• The above will allow for possible expansion and contraction.
