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8.0 FACING AND FINISHING
8.1 Facing and Finishing Requirements
IMPORTANT: Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and
proper operation must be maintained.
8.1.1 Adjacent Sidewall Requirements
•
The adjacent sidewall minimum clearance is 4" (152mm) from
the appliance sides (Fig 8.1).
8.1.2 Clearance to Ceiling
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As shown in Figure 8.3, the minimum clearance from the
fireplace enclosure floor to the ceiling is 55" (1.04m).
8.1.3 Mantel Requirements
WARNING: All minimum clearances to combustible material MUST be
maintained.
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Combustible Mantel Projections - As referenced in Figure 8.2, the
9" (229mm) mantel can start at 8-1/4" (210mm) above the top
of the appliance. Mantel projections can increase 1" (25mm) of
depth for every 1" (25mm) of height starting at the 9" (229mm)
mantel.
8.1.4 Hearth Requirements
Figure 8.3 shows combustible flooring is allowed to be flush in front
of the fireplace insert.
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If you only have non-combustible flooring underneath the
fireplace, the insert may be placed directly on the floor.
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If you combustible flooring underneath the fireplace, then the
floor protector (Part # RT29-FLP) must be installed and there
must be a total of 3/4" of space between the insert and the floor.
See Figure 8.2.
COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL
(102mm)
Figure 8.1, Sidewall Clearance
#RVT-29-BAK R.3 November 2019
4"
Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. • Kozy Heat Fireplaces
Figure 8.2, RT29-FLP
1/4" AIR SPACE
FLOOR PROTECTOR (#RT29-FLP)
LEVELING BOLT
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