Combustible Mantel; Sidewalls/Surrounds - Heat & Glo EM-415 - 36” Owner's Manual

E. Combustible Mantel
• Refer to the shaded areas of Figure
11.11 for locations and dimensions of a

combustible mantel.

• A combustible mantel may be positioned
no lower than 12 in. (305 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. (152mm) 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.
F. Sidewalls/Surrounds
• Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the fireplace opening.
• Combustible or non-combustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 11.12.
FLUSH
FRONT
10 3/4 in.
[273 mm]
12 in.
[305 mm]
Figure 11.12 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (acceptable on both sides of opening)
40
Combustible Wall
2 x 4 stud wall
Standoffs
Seal joint with
non-combustible
sealant
Non-combustible
Decorative Facing
such as:
Steel, iron, brick,
tile, concrete, slate,
glass, plasters.
Figure 11.11 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace
Grid represents 1 in. scale
A
B
Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev AF• 7/12
Combustible
Decorative Facing
1 1/2 in./38 mm
maximum
Measured from top of fireplace opening
4 in.
[102 mm]
BRICK
FRONT
9 3/4 in.
[248 mm]
12 in.
[305 mm]
12 in./305 mm
Mantel
12 in./305 mm
minimum
6 in./152 mm
minimum
A
Fireplace
Opening
Model #
in.
36
EM-415
mm 914
in. 42
EM-485
mm 1067
6 ft (1829 mm)
minimum
base of fireplace
to ceiling
B
Outside
Dimensions
42
1067
48
1219