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H*38DF-CLCR Corner Gas Fireplace
Installation
Section 6: Finishing
Figure 22
. Combustible mantles and facings
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.
Finishing Around the Fireplace
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 in
Figure 22�
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. 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.
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. radio, and other electronic components.
CAUTION
Figure 23�
Combustible surrounds.
Side wall clearances are 3". Combustible surrounds may be installed
with 3" clearance to the side of the fireplace as shown in
Figure 23
.
When covering the upper metal portion of the fireplace, (as shown, Fig.21)
with a non-combustible m aterial, P lease
Note:
The decorative facing
materials may be subject to temperatures in excess of 250° F. This should
be considered when selecting facing materials.
CAUTION
Combustible
Construction allowed
in shaded area
Top of fireplace
4” Nailing flange
Combustible Facing
Material
or Non-combustible
Horizontal Run (in)
Vertic
al
Run (in
)
Combustible header
Steel Stud Construction
allowable in grey area
Note:
Images are shown without screens for clarity purposes. However,
your fireplace should not be operated without proper installation of
screens.
WARNING:
An inspection of the explosion relief flappers and door
MUST
be made prior to lighting the fireplace. A faulty seal
on the door gasket and/or explosion ports will result in
products of combustion leaking into the living space and
may result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING
Do not place any materials or objects on top of the
valve blind. Doing so could result in failure of door
relief system or heat dissipation.
4” Nailing Flange
Drywall/Sheetrock
3”
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