Superior Merit WRT2036WS Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 6

WARNING: Hearth extension is to be installed
only as shown in Figure 3.
Fireplace Front
Ember Protector
NO
Do Not Block Louver
Fireplace Front
Elevated
Ember Protector
Hearth Extension, Circulating Modes
Fireplace Front
Ember Protector
Fireplace Front
Raised Hearth
Ember Protector
Fireplace Front
Elevated
Ember Protector
Hearth Extension, Noncirculating Models
Figure 3 - Hearth Extension
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued
Seal Gap
Hearth
Extension
Seal Gap
Seal Gap
Hearth
Extension
Seal Gap
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MANTELS
A mantel may be installed if desired (see Figure 4). Woodwork such
as wood trims, mantels or any other combustible material projecting
from front face must not be placed within 9" of fireplace opening (and
within 9" of top louver opening). Combustible materials above 9" and
projecting more than 1 / " from fireplace must not be placed less
1
2
than 12" from top opening of fireplace (NFPA 211, Section - Clearance
from Combustible Material).
Mantels or any other combustible material may come up to side edge
of black metal face of fireplace if projection from front face falls within
limits shown in Figure 5.
12 / " Ref.
1
4
6"
Ref.
33°
3" Nom.
12"
1
Min.
Max.
6"
Min.
9"
Min.
Top of
Louvered
Opening
Fireplace Opening
Figure 4 - Mantel Clearances to Combustible Material
Top View of Fireplace
SAFE ZONE
9"
33°
Min. 12" from
Perpendicular Side Wall
Figure 5 - Side Mantel Clearance
Combustible
Material
Safe Zone For
Projection of
Combustible
Materials
*Note: Drawing
Not To Scale
/ "
1
2
Upper Section
of Circulating
Fireplace
FIREBOX
0.625" Max.
1"
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