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Non-combustible
board.
38L”
2”
9”
8”
7”
6”
20”
18”
12” 9”
Finishing Around the Fireplace
Combustible mantels and mouldings may be safely installed
over the top and on the front of the fireplace. The VL36BN
requires a minimum 2”x 38”L. Non-combustible board on
top of the upper flange.
Mantels & Surrounds
NOTE:
National Canadian Gas Association mantel test
requirements are for fire hazard prevention to combustible
materials.
New technology, to meet consumer and government
demands for the wise use of energy, has prompted us to
manufacture many models of fireplaces which are hot, fuel
and energy efficient.
Please be aware; temperatures over the mantel will rise above
normal room temperature and walls above fireplace may be
hot to touch.
We recommend careful consideration be given to the effects
of elevated mantel temperatures which may be in excess of
product design, for example: candles, plastic or pictures. This
can cause melting, deformation, discoloration or premature
failure of T.V. and radio components.
Section 4:
Finishing
Figure 13.
Combustible framing clearances above fireplace.
Painting:
Special care is recommended by the Master Painters and
Decorators Association, when painting the fireplace sur-
rounds, to select and apply a quality Alkyd sealer prior to the
applying of latex paints. This is to prevent leaching of water
from evaporation and causing a brownish staining effect to
paint over coats.
Figure 12.
Combustible mantel clearances above fireplace..
6”
Min. 9”
7 1/2”
Flue collar
Relief opening
Door
Access panel
MUST NOT BE
OBSRUCTED
2 x 4 wood stud @ 39”
Mantel
Drywall
6 3/4”
Combustion
Air
2” non-combustible board
Fireplace Mantle
When selecting the finish material for your fireplace, it
is important to remember the following:
THE RELIEF
OPENING MUST NOT BE OBSTRUCTED IN ANY WAY
- to
do so restricts the air supply for the draft hood and heat
exchanger it also prevents access for servicing of the limit
switch.
The face of the fireplace may be painted to match the room
decor, provided you use a heat-resistant paint. Decorative
facing must not extend past the fireplace opening at all,
because it will interfere with the access to retainers for
removal of glass door.
Figure 10. Combustible mantles and facings.
DO NOT COVER the lower Access Cover, as shown in
Figure No. 13. The result will be an obstruction of the
incoming Combustion Air, and A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Refer to the current CAN/CGA B-149.1 and . 2 or ANSI
Z223.1 / NFPA54 Gas Installation Code for specific vent
sizing.
Part. No.
VL36BN-Man-072414-A
VL36BN Gas Fireplace VANOX Fireplace Inc.
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VL36BN Gas Fireplace