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INSTALLATION
MINIMUM NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL CLEARANCE
If Not 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 in. thick. With sheet metal,
you must have noncombustible material behind it, such as a noncombustible fireplace hood
accessory. See Fig. 5.
Fig. 4 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall
Firebox
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If Using Mantel
You must have noncombustible material(s) (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) at least 1/2 in. thick.
With sheet metal, you must have noncombustible material behind it. Noncombustible material must
extend at least 12 inches up. See Fig. 7.1 for minimum clearances requirements.
IMPORTANT: Cannot operate if the minimum clearances are not met.
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Fig. 5 - Heat resistant material (slate,
marble, tile,etc.) above fireplace
Heat Resistant
Material
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