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5.3 NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE - USING THE PROVIDED 1/2" STANDOFFS
The fireplace has standoffs installed on the front of the fireplace standard from the factory. They are located on the
upper left, center and right front of the fireplace and are to ensure that the 1/2" [12.7mm] required clearance to
combustibles on the surface of the fireplace is maintained.
If the standoffs are removed, only non-combustible material can be installed against the surface of the fireplace such
as a non-combustible backer cement board. 1/2" [12.7mm] minimum thickness must be used in the space* between the
top of the 3'' trim to the combustible framing the full width of the fireplace. The space* includes a 7" [178mm] minimum
above the top of the fireplace that is recommended for ease of attachment. *= 16" [381mm] for 3'-8'.
Refer to Figure 5.3 below for a standard installation using the provided 1/2"standoffs.
Refer to Figure 5.4 for requirements when not using the provided 1/2" standoffs.
WARNING! Risk of Fire
Comply with all the minimum clearances as specified.
Note About Mantel Depth:
There are no minimum or maximum depth requirements for the mantel.
NOTE: Refer to Section 10 (Finishing The Wall) for more information.
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5 - FRAMING & MANTEL REQUIREMENTS
1/2" [13mm] Standoff
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