HZ42 Regency Horizon
TM
Gas Fireplace
13
INST
ALLA
TION
INSTALLATION
NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING INSTALLATION
Non-combustible board
shipped with unit.
Non-combustible board
MUST BE PRIMED.
Non-combustible board
(from building supply store)
CL
41-3/8”
48-7/8”
½”
13”
16”
Caution:
The non-combustible board supplied with this unit can
be damaged if dropped or struck.
Handle with care
.
1)
Using drywall screws
-
secure non combustible material
around unit, framing and top nailing strip every 6 inches.
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 drywall.
3
) Prior to taping and mudding it is highly recommended
to prime the facing using a quality primer. This will
ensure proper adhesion of both the tape and mud.
The supplied board is very porous.
4)
Tape the seams using a mesh type tape.
5)
Mud seams as normal. We recommend using a
product called Durabond high strength compound - for the fi rst coat.
This product can be found at any hardware store.
Mud 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.
Note:
Due to the high temperatures being emitted from
this appliance, mudded joints may crack.
Note:
In addition to the supplied piece of non-combustible board - other
non-combustible boards will be required to complete
this installation. These materials can be found at most building
supply stores.
38
-3/4"
(984mm)
3-7/8"
(98mm)
4-3/8”
(111mm)
22-3/4”
(578mm)
16"
(406mm)
21-1/4”
41-1/8”
48-7/8" (1241mm)
Non-combustible
Material
(supplied with unit)
Non-combustible Material
Non-combustible
Material
Non-combustible
Material
Metal Stud (header)
on edge
Metal Stud
Metal Stud
NON-COMBUSTIBLE REQUIREMENTS
