Mantel - Outdoor Lifestyles ODCASTLEWD-42-B Owner's Manual

G. Mantel
• Refer to the shaded areas of Figure 9.9 for the location and dimensions of a combustible mantel.
• A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 22 in. (559 mm) above the top of the fireplace opening.
• A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 in. (305 mm).
• Combustible trim and materials cannot be placed within 6 in. (152 mm) of the fireplace opening (top or sides).
• Combustible materials projecting more than 1 1/2 in. (38 mm) shall not be placed within 12 in. (305 mm) from the top of
the fireplace opening.
• Combustible trim must not cover the metal surfaces of the fireplace.
• Mantel clearance is in accordance with Section 7-3.3.3 of ANSI/NFPA211.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
• You must seal around the finishing material to fireplace.
Combustible Wall
2 x 4 stud wall
Standoffs
Non-combustible
Decorative Facing
such as:
Steel, iron, brick,
tile, concrete, slate,
glass, plasters.
maximum
Measured from top of fireplace opening
WARNING:
Seal joint with non-combustible
sealant to prevent heat from being
drawn into the wall cavity.
Figure 9.9 Clearance to Mantel or other combustibles above fireplace
Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • ODCASTLEWD-42-B • 4070-160 Rev A • 10/22
Combustible
7 ft (2134 mm)
Decorative Facing
base of fireplace
Grid represents
1 in. squares
Metal support to stablize wall and mantel
12 in./305 mm

Mantel

22 in./559 mm
minimum
12 in./305 mm
minimum
6 in./152 mm
minimum
1 1/2 in./
38 mm
Non-Combustible Wall
minimum
to ceiling
Metal stud wall
above the fireplace up
to ceiling (7 ft. min.)
Standoffs
Non-Combustible
Decorative Facing
such as:
Steel, iron, brick,
tile, concrete, slate,
glass, plasters.
Figure 9.10 Mantel Specifications - Non-Combustible
Combustible
7 ft (2134 mm)
Decorative Facing
minimum
base of fireplace
to ceiling
12 in.
(305 mm)
Deep
Non-combustible
Mantel
Metal support to stablize wall and mantel
12 in./305 mm
Non-combustible
mantel may be
22 in./559 mm
positioned
minimum
anywhere within
the shaded area.
12 in./305 mm
minimum
Measured from top of fireplace opening
Seal joint with non-combustible
sealant to prevent heat from being
drawn into the wall cavity.
Non-Combustible
Decorative Facing
to top of standoffs
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