Mantel Clearance - MHSC SB50HB Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

MaNTeL CLearaNCe

MaNTeL CLearaNCe
Finish the wall with material of your choice. do not install a combustible mantel shelf less
than 18" (457 mm) from the top of the fireplace opening. do not install a mantel face plate
less than 6" (159 mm) from top of fireplace opening. Figure 15. If a combustible material is
used below a flat mantel shelf, consult your local building codes for minimum clearance from top
of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf.
All joints (top, bottom and sides) where wall or decorative facing material meets fireplace surround
must be completely sealed with a noncombustible material. Figure 16
1 "
Ref.
* 18" from top of fireplace opening.
** 6" from top of fireplace opening. (Noncom-
bustible material must separate the black face
surround of the fireplace and any combustible
mantel material)
Figure 15 -
Combustible Mantel Clearances
87D0058
SB50HB Series Woodburning Fireplace
*
* *
MA81
rev. 8/5/97
rev. 4/18/01
Face Plate
MA81
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