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temperature areas.
Combustible mantel and wall projects
may be applied over the non-combustible
board supplied with the fireplace when
following the combustible projection
figures below.
Non-combustible board
Non-combustible
Decorative Facing
such as: Steel, iron,
brick, tile, concrete,
slate, tile, plasters.
DO NOT cover any
air openings in the
face of the fireplace.
Combustible mantel may
be positioned anywhere
within the grid area in
front of non-combustible
board
WARNING:
Seal joint with non-combustible
sealant to prevent heat from being
drawn into the wall cavity
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Mantel Height
Heatilator • C40-C Constitution Installation Manual • 4186-901 • Rev H • 03/23
Grid represents
1 in. squares
Combustible wall
12 in.(305 mm)
8 in.(203 mm)
60 in.
(1524 mm)
Measured up from
the base of the
fireplace.
3/4 in./
(19 mm)
maximum
56 in.
(1422 mm)
Measured up from
the base of the
fireplace.
48 in.
(1219 mm)
Measured up from
the base of the
fireplace.
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(305 mm)
Mantel
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max
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60 in.
(1524 mm)
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(1219 mm)
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(305 mm)
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mantel may be
positioned
anywhere within
the shaded area.
60 in.
(1524 mm)
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material.
Clearances are from
bottom of appliance to
lower edge of mantel
or trim
12 in.
deep
Clearances are
from bottom of
appliance to
lower edge of
mantel or trim.
38 in.
(965 mm)