Mantel Clearances - Superior TF18NV Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Heat Resistant
Material
Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate,
Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace
If Using Mantel
You must have noncombustible material(s)
above the fireplace opening. Noncombustible
materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.)
must be at least 1/2" thick. With sheet metal,
you must have noncombustible material be-
hind it. Noncombustible material must extend
at least 8" up (for all models). If noncombus-
tible material is less than 12", you must install
the fireplace hood accessory (24" and 30"
Models Only). Even if noncombustible mate-
rial is more than 12", you may need the hood
accessory to deflect heat away from your
mantel shelf. See Figure 5 and Figures 6 and
7, page 11, for minimum clearances.

MANTEL CLEARANCES

In addition to meeting noncombustible mate-
rial clearances, you must also meet required
clearances between fireplace opening and
mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clearances
listed below, you will need a hood.
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
If you meet minimum clearance between
mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a
hood is not required (see Figure 6).
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
When Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Figure 6, are not
met, you must have a hood. When using a
hood there are still certain minimum mantel
clearances required. Follow minimum clear-
ances shown in Figure 7, when using hood.
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10"
8"
6"
2 1 "
/2
Minimum Non-
(A)
Combustible
Material
12"
8"
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material Height
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
Without Using Hood
12"
10"
8"
6"
2 1 "
/2
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
8"
Min.
Hood (GA6050
or GA6053)
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
When Using Hood
Mantel Shelf
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Set
18" 20" 22" 24" 24"/30" Models
14" 17" 19" 20" 18" Model
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Mantel Shelf
Underside
of Mantel
Shelf
12" 15" 18" 20"
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
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