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Clearances
Combustible mantels and mouldings may be safely installed over the top
and on the front of the fireplace provided that they do not project beyond
shaded area shown.
Mantels & Surrounds
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Horizontal Run (In.)
Figure 21.a Combustible mantles and facings. (Not to scale)
Clearance Specifications
• Full combustible construction allowed including combustible facing
material
• 6" minimum clearance to perpendicular wall
• Minimum clearance to ceiling (from fireplace opening): 36"
• Distance to combustible material in front: 36"
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Combustible construction
allowed in shaded area
Combustible facing material
Combustible header
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Combustible facing material
NOTE: National Canadian Gas Association mantel test requirements are
for fire hazard prevention to combustible materials.
Please be aware; temperatures over the mantel will rise above normal
room temperature and walls above fireplace may be hot to touch.
Allowable Sidewall Clearances
Side wall clearances are 6" as shown.
Window Opening
Window opening
6"
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6"
152
not allowable
Not Alowable
Not allowable
Sidewall
Allowable
Area
Figure 26
CAUTION
We recommend careful consideration be given to the effects of
elevated mantel temperatures which may be in excess of product
design, for example; candles, plastic or pictures. This can cause
melting, deformation, discolouration or premature failure of T.V. radio,
and other electronic components.
Installation
Wall Board
Wall board
Sidewall
allowable
area
Sidewall Clearance
45°
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