Finishing around the fireplace, Mantels & surrounds, Installation – Montigo R320 User Manual

Page 28

Advertising
background image

Figure 20. Combustible mantles and facings. (Not to scale)

Finishing Around the Fireplace

Non-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 20.

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.

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.

Side wall clearances are 6". Combustible surrounds may be installed

with 6" clearance to the side of the fireplace as shown in

Figure 21.

Figure 21. Combustible surrounds.

12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Glass

Combustible Construction

allowed in shaded area

Combustible Construction

allowed in shaded area

First Combustible

Header @ 14 3/4"

Drywall / Combustible

Facing

Non-combustible Header

supplied by Montigo

1/8”

1/8”

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Drywall / Combustible Facing

Non-Combustible Facing

Non-combustible Header

6”

15

½”

Drywall Sheetrock

15 1/2” Non-Combustible

Facing Material

Note: Images are shown without screens for clarity purposes.

However, your fireplace should not be operated without proper

installation of screens.

R320 & R420 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace

Page 28

XG0770 - 150105.1

Installation

Advertising
This manual is related to the following products: