Mantel Clearance - MHSC SB50HB Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual For Residential Installation

Woodburning fireplace

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Finish the wall with material of your choice. do not install

a combustible mantel shelf less than 18" (457 mm)

from the top of the fireplace opening. do not install

a mantel face plate less than 6" (159 mm) from top of

fireplace opening. Figure 15. If a combustible material is

used below a flat mantel shelf, consult your local building

codes for minimum clearance from top of fireplace opening

to bottom of mantel shelf.

1 "

Ref.

* 18" from top of fireplace opening.

** 6" from top of fireplace opening. (Noncom-

bustible material must separate the black face

surround of the fireplace and any combustible

mantel material)

Figure 15 -

Combustible Mantel Clearances

87D0058

SB50HB Series Woodburning Fireplace

All joints (top, bottom and sides) where wall or decorative

facing material meets fireplace surround must be com-

pletely sealed with a noncombustible material. Figure 16

* *

MA81

rev. 8/5/97

rev. 4/18/01

Face Plate

MA81

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