MHSC MJ27NR Installation And Operating Instructions Manual page 13

Heat resistant material (minimum requirements) with wooden mantel or other combustible projection:
To install the heater with a wooden mantel, shelf or other combustible projection above, first measure the heat
resistant material shown in Figure 6, then refer to Table B.
Heat Resistant
Measurement
12" or more
8" to less than 12"
Less than 8"
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Figure 6 - Measuring Heat Resistant Material for Mantel
Requirements for Safe Installation with Wood
Material Mantel, Shelf or Other Combustible Projection
Hood not required. Observe profile (side elevations)
shown on Page 14, Figure 8.
Install hood and observe profiles shown on Page 14,
Figure 7; OR extend heat resistant material to at least
12" and observe profiles shown on Page 14, Figure 8.
Extend heat resistant material to at least 8", install
hood and observe profiles shown on Page 14, Figure
7; OR extend heat resistant material to at least 12"
and observe profiles on Page 14, Figure 8.
TABLE B - Heat Resistant Material Heights and Mantel Location
CLEARANCES and HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Hood
Heater in
Fireplace or
Firebox
FP1998
FP1998
heat resist mantel
MJ27
8" or More of
Heat Resis-
tant Materials
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