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Clearances
Combustible Mantel
Mantel
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Projection A
[25]
Mantel
36
Height B*
[914]
inches [mm]
*Measure taken from underside of mantel to fi nished hearth or
surface that the unit is sitting on.
Finishing Materials
Combustible Materials: Materials made of or surfaced
with wood, compressed paper, plant fi bers, plastics, or
other material that can ignite and burn, whether fl ame
proofed or not, or plastered or unplastered.
Non-Combustible Materials: Material which will not
ignite and burn. Such materials are those consisting
entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete, slate, glass or
plasters, or any combination thereof.
Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136,
Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a
Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 °C.
WARNING
Some materials or items, although safe,
may discolor, shrink, warp, crack, peel,
and so on because of the heat produced
by the fireplace. Avoid placing candles,
paintings, photos, and other items
sensitive to heat around the fireplace.
A
Do not put
furniture or
objects within
B
36" (914 mm)
of the front of
appliance
1-6
9
12
[25-152]
[229]
[305]
39
42
45
[991]
[1067]
[1143]
Combustible Mantel and Sidewall
Sidewall
sidewall
9" (229 mm)
Minimum distance from side of appliance (liner box) to
combustible wall: 9" (229 mm).
Mantel legs projecting forward less than 6" (152 mm)
may be located within 5" (127 mm) of the side of the
appliance (liner box).
Floor/ Hearth Clearances
Combustible shims/supports may be used beneath
the appliance to level or raise the appliance within the
existing fi replace cavity.
Combustible fl ooring/hearths in front of the appliance
are allowed provided they are no higher than the base
of the appliance. Carpet, vinyl fl ooring should be kept
back to a minimum of 12" (305 mm) from the front of
the insert. The gas insert does not require a hearth.
WARNING
HOT HEARTH/FLOOR! The hearth or floor
in front of the fireplace may become very
hot when the fireplace heats. Do not
use the hearth as a seat or shelf. Solid
wood flooring in front of the fireplace (if
allowed) may shrink during the heating
season due to heat.
WARNING
HOT GLASS! The use of a screen in front
of the glass is highly recommended,
particularly in households with children
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