Desa HDCFTP Owner's Operation And Installation Manual page 12

INSTALLATION
Continued
MANTEL CLEARANCES FOR BUILT-
IN INSTALLATION
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must
meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and
top of fireplace opening.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above the
firebox may become hot to
the touch. If installed properly,
these temperatures meet the
requirement of the national
product standard. Follow all
minimum clearances shown in
this manual.
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clear-
ances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
Note:
All vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
Figure 12 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
12
Mantel Shelf
10"
8"
6"
2 1 / "
2
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