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Installation
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combustible facing
non-combustible facing
(allowed over face)
combustible header
4"
3"
45°
figure 21.d
Combustible facing materials.
Section 6: Finishing
Mantels & Surrounds
combustible mantels and mouldings may be safely installed over the
top and on the front of the fireplace provided that they do not project
beyond shaded area shown
Fireplace Facing
When sizing the finish material for your fireplace, it is important to
remember the following: the oPenIng Must not be obstRucted In
AnY wAY - to do so restricts the air supply for the control compartments
and heat exchanger it also prevents access for servicing controls.
The face of the fireplace may be painted to match the room decor,
provided you use a heat-resistant paint.
Finishing around the fireplace
note: national canadian gas Association mantel test requirements
are for fire hazard prevention to combustible materials.
Please be aware, temperatures over the mantel will rise above normal
room temperature and walls above fireplace may be hot to touch.
side wall clearances are 3". combustible surrounds may be installed
with 3" clearance to the side of the fireplace as shown.
Flush Finishing the Fireplace
A noncombustible finishing material may be installed over the face of
the unit as shown below. Please be aware that the temperature of the
fireplace face will be extremely hot and could be subject to cracking in
seams of concrete board or tile installed directly on the face.
Please refer to the flush face finishing guide for more detailed
instructions.
figure 21.ddd
Flush facing vs Standard vs High style
H
IGH
STYLE
F
INISHING
STANDARD
F
INISHING
FLUSH
FACE
F
INISHING
(PREFERRED
STYLE
)
COMBUSTIBLE MANTLES AND FACINGS (FLUSH FINISH)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
5
11
15
2
6
12
16
3
9
7
13
17
4
10
8
14
Vertical Height (In.)
Horizontal Run (In.)
combustible facing material
combustible construction
allowed in shaded area
steel stud
construction
allowed within
grey slashed area
figure 21.b
Combustible mantles and facings. (Not to scale)
non-combustible
facing
top of glass
Nailing flange
or equivelent
