Mantel
Minimum
of 8" Heat
Resistant
Material
FP2002
FP2002
mantel clearances unsafe
86D0024
7"
6"
2
/
"
1
2
4"
8"
Hood
Figure 9 - Minimum Mantel Clearance with Hood - MJ27
(Example of Unsafe Installation)
CLEARANCES and HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Figure 9 is an example of an unsafe mantel instal-
lation. This mantel projects 4" at 8" above the opening,
exceeding the maximum acceptable distance of 2
The mantel also projects 7" at 14
exceeding the maximum acceptable distance of 6".
If your mantel profile is unsafe, you may either:
14
/
"
1
2
• Raise the mantel to an acceptable height
OR
• Remove the mantel
1
/
2
1
/
" above the opening,
2
15
"