Regency GF1500L Gas Fireplace
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installation
NON COMBUSTIBLE FACING INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Prior to installation of non-combustible materials by oth-
ers, 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
