Regency GF1500LST-LP, Owners & Installation Manual

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Regency GF1500LST Gas Fireplace
installation
NON COMBUSTIBLE FACING INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT NOTE:
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 mini-
mum 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.
1. Using screws for use with non-combustible boards-secure non-combustible
material around unit, framing and top nailing strip every 150mm
Important Note: To avoid cracking the board-pre-drill holes prior
to securing to unit/framing.
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, approved for use with non-
combustible board.
5. Fill seams as normal. Avoid using filler which shrinks excessively.
Filler must be cured as per manufacturer's recommendations. Filler to be
approved for use with non combustible material.
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 tem-
peratures being emitted from this appliance.
IMPORTANT
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 this manual exactly, you will
increase your chances for a damage free finish.
Every precaution is taken in providing the recommendations on prepara-
tion 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 pre-
pared 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.
NOTE:
When applying 12mm 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 15mm finishing trim cut out the clean edge trim opening plus
a further 4mm border.
When using painted 12mm minimum non-combustible board as finished wall
surface use 15mm finishing trim.
When using clean edge trim do not seal heater to finished wall material.
The above will allow for possible expansion and contraction.