D. Mantel and Wall Projections
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear-
ances as specifi ed. Framing or fi nishing material closer
than the minimums listed must be constructed entirely
of noncombustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete
board, etc).
Mantels
Figure 5.3
Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimensions of Combustibles
Mantel Legs or Wall Projections
Top of
Appliance
A
1 in. (25 mm) min.
to perpendicular wall
B
3-1/2 in. (89 mm) min.
from fireplace opening
to perpendicular wall
Figure 5.4
Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections
(Acceptable on both sides of opening)
20
7
6
5
7-3/4
4
7
3
6-1/4
5-1/2
5
Drywall
A
B
Mantel Leg or
Perpendicular Wall
Heatilator • Caliber Mesh BV Series • 4040-848 Rev G • 10/08
14
13
13-3/4
12
13
11
12-1/4
10
11-1/2
9
10-3/4
8
10
9-1/4
8-1/2
Measured from top of hood (in inches)
30 in. minimum
to ceiling
18
17
16
16
15
15-1/4
14-1/2