Clearances To Combustibles; Insert Leveling - Lennox Hearth Products Medina Merit Series Installation And Operation Manual

Minimum Clearances to Combustibles
Minimum clearances include any projections such as
shelves, window sills, mantels, spacers/standoffs or
surfaces to combustible construction etc. above the ap-
pliance. Paint or lacquer used to finish the mantel must
be heat resistant in order to avoid discoloration.
The letters below, E through J, correspond to Figure 4
showing minimum clearances required from the appliance
to combustibles and the minimum projection of the hearth
extension.
E = 31-1/2" (800 mm) from Top Facing to Bottom of
Insert
F = 25-1/2" (648 mm) from Center of Glass to Side Facing
or Side Wall
J = 39" (991 mm) from 10.5" (267 mm) Mantel to Bottom
of Insert
Hearth Protection
G = Minimum Hearth Protection from Front of Insert*
H = Vertical Distance from Insert Bottom to Combustible
Material.
G 13"(330mm)
H 0"(0mm)
Note: Hearth protection to be min. 3/8" (10mm) thick non-
combustible or equivalent, with a k factor of .84.

Insert Leveling

At each front and rear corner of the insert is an adjustable leg
provided to level the insert should the hearth of the fireplace
be uneven. To adjust the legs, loosen the two 5/32" allen head
screws, move the leg to the desired height and then tighten
the screws. Repeat these steps for each adjusting leg.
8
10"(254mm) 0"(0mm)
2"(21mm) 4"(102mm)
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
F
acing and
3"/76mm
1-1/2"
38mm
33-1/2"
851mm
31-1/2"
800mm
Figure 4
c
MANTEL
Mantel
TRIM
Trim
E
G
Hearth / Floor Protection
Figure 5
M c
antel learances
3"/76mm
3"/76mm
Facing and
Mantel -
Side View
39-1/2"
1003mm
36-1/2"
927mm
learances
F
C L
H
J