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MANTEL CLEARANCES
Figure 8 shows projected mantel depths at various heights above
top of louver opening. Figure 7, shows minimum allowable distances
from various mantel components in relation to both sides of fireplace
opening.
WARNING: When finishing appliance do not overlap
combustible materials onto the black front face. Brick,
tile or other noncombustible materials may be applied
to the face provided that any fireplace openings are
not blocked and gaps in the material used and the face
are sealed with a noncombustible caulking.
NOTICE: NFPA 54 defines minimum space require-
ments for the installation of this appliance. This
fireplace must be installed in an unconfined space
with a minimum of 50 cubic feet per 1,000 BTUs of
gas output. Therefore 36" models require 2,650 cu-
bic feet, 42" models require 3,100 cubic feet. If the
space you wish to install the fireplace does not meet
these requirements NFPA 54 details several actions
that may be taken.
1
1
/
"
2
(3.8 cm)
5
/
"
1
4
(13.3 cm)
1
/
"
3
4
(4.4 cm)
To Fireplace
Opening
Figure 8 - Side Clearances for Combustible Mantels
126741-01C
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued
Outer
Surround
Combustible
Material May
Be Used
Safe
Zone
33°
3
1
/
"
2
(8.9
cm)
10" (25.4 cm)
Perpendicular
Side Wall
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1
2
3
A
4
B
5
C
6
D
E
7
F
G
Top of Louver
Opening
Ref.
Mantel Depth Ref.
1
16" (40.6 cm)
A
2
14" (35.6 cm)
B
3
12" (30.5 cm)
C
4
10" (25.4 cm)
D
5
8" (20.3 cm)
E
6
4" (10.2 cm)
F
7
2" (5.1 cm)
G
Figure 9 - Clearances for Combustible Mantels
Stud Wall
2 x 4 Header
at 1" Min.
Clearance
4" B-Vent
Flue Pipe
Mantel from Top of
Louver Opening
18" (45.7 cm)
16" (40.6 cm)
14" (35.6 cm)
12" (30.5 cm)
10" (25.4 cm)
8" (20.3 cm)
6" (15.2 cm)
7
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