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CLEARANCES
A major cause of chimney related fires is
failure to maintain required clearances (air
space) to combustible materials. It is of the
greatest importance that this fireplace and
flue system be installed only in accordance
with these instructions.
Clearance to Combustibles from:
Back
0"
Side
0"
Floor
0"
NOTE: The minimum floor clearance must be
maintained from the top surface of the carpet-
ing, tile, etc.
Minimum Clearance from Top of Unit to:
Mantel*
min. 7" (177mm)
Ceiling
30"
from top of unit.
Side Wall Clearance
Bay or Flush Front
7-1/2" (191mm)
Minimum Flue Clearances:
2-1/2" (64mm) Horizontal Top
1-1/2" (38mm) Horizontal Side
1-1/2" (38mm) Horizontal Bottom
1-1/4" (32mm) Vertical Flue Clearance
(Simpson)
1-1/2" (38mm) Vertical Flue Clearance
(Flex)
Alcove Clearances:
Max. Depth
36"
Min. Width
48"
Min. Height
59"
* see mantel clearance instructions.
WARNING
Fire hazard is an extreme risk
if these clearances are not ad-
hered to.
UNIT DIMENSIONS
The clearances listed below are Minimum dis-
tances unless otherwise stated:
Clearances for Bay or Flush Front
Regency PG33 Gas Inbuilt
Because of the extreme heat this fireplace emits, the mantel clearances are critical.
Combustible mantel clearances from top of unit are shown in the diagram below.
Note: A non-combustible mantel may be installed at a lower height if the framing is made of
metal studs covered with a non-combustible board.
This drawing is to scale at 1:6 (one inch = 6 inches). Mantel can be installed anywhere in shaded
(0mm)
(0mm)
(0mm)
(762mm)
(914mm)
(1219mm)
(1499mm)
Combustible mantel leg clearances as per diagram below:
Maximum
COMBUSTIBLE MANTELS
MANTEL LEG CLEARANCES
area or higher using the above scale.
Note: Ensure the paint that is used on the mantel and the facing is "heat
resistant" or the paint may discolour.
1-1/2" (38mm) projection
at 2" (51mm) minimum
clearance.
INSTALLATION
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