Procom Lost River PCILVFD18RT Owner's Operation And Installation Manual page 11

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
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 clear-
ances required. Follow minimum clearances
shown in Figure 7, when using hood.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels be-
come hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the firebox
may become hot to the touch.
If installed properly, these tem-
peratures meet the requirement
of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clear-
ances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• operate the logs only with the
flue damper open
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• move the mantel
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at least 8" up. If noncombustible material is
less than 12", you must install the fireplace
hood accessory. Even if noncombustible
material is more than 12", you may need the
hood accessory to deflect heat away from
your mantel shelf. See Figures 5, 6 and 7, for
minimum clearances.
MANTEL CLEARANCES
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
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Mantel Shelf
10"
8"
6"
2 / "
1
2
(A)
8" 8"
12" 18"
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material Height
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
Without Using Hood
12"
10"
8"
6"
2½"
8"
Min.
Hood
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
When Using Hood
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum
distances are
in inches
18" Log Set
14" 16" 20"
20" 22" 24" 24" Log Set
Top of
Fireplace
Distances to
Opening
Underside of
Mantel
Mantel Shelf
Underside
of Mantel
Shelf
12" 15" 18" 20"
Top of
Fireplace
Distances to
Opening
Underside of
Mantel
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