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Regency Horizon™ HZ42STE-10 Gas Fireplace
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installation
NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING INSTALLATION
Non-combustible board
shipped with unit.
Non-combustible board-faces and edges
MUST BE PRIMED.
Non-combustible board
shipped with unit.
Bottom not supplied-
can be combustible material
(ie:drywall)
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 securing it is mandatory to prime the facing and edges using
a quality primer. This will ensure proper adhesion of both the tape and
mud. The supplied board is very porous.
Failure to follow this procedure will result in cracked seams.
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 first 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.
IMPORTANT
Regency Fireplace Products are designed, produced, tested and certified to the highest industry standards.
The finishing of the walls surrounding your Regency Horizon Fireplace is as critical as the installation itself.
The temperatures around linear gas fireplaces are typically higher than would be acceptable for combustible materials. Your Regency Horizon 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 of a damage free finish.
While every precaution is taken in providing the recommendations on preparation and finish, given the variations in paint quality, with temperature limits and
workmanship in application, Regency is unable to guarantee the life of the joint compounds, paint or any other finish materials or 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. This is outwith the control of Regency Fireplace Products Ltd., therefore not covered
under any part of the warranty policy.
While discoloration is not the responsibility of Regency Fireplace Products, we believe careful attention to the recommendations provided here will result in
an aesthetically pleasing result free of issues outlined above.
