W415-1350 / 12.16.14
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EN
APPLIANCE
RECESS OR
ALCOVE
AREA
NOTE:
Recesses or alcoves above the appliance can be made as deep as desired provided the minimum
clearances to combustibles are maintained.
Non-combustible material can be used, provided the minimum clearances to combustible materials are applied.
The minimum enclosure volume must be increased by no less than the volume of the recess. This adjustment
can be made by increasing any or all of the height, width and depth of the enclosure.
71.2
ENCLOSURE
AREA
5.3 ALCOVE
INSTALLATION
FRONT OF
APPLIANCE
WARNING
: Non-combustible facing material must not protrude more than 3/4” (19mm) from the top,
and/or sides of the appliance. If it does, it is considered a non-combustible mantel and must meet the
non-combustible mantel clearance requirements.
71.3A
3/4” (19mm)
FRONT OF
APPLIANCE
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FACING MATERIAL
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FACING MATERIAL
FINISH
MATERIAL
FINISH
MATERIAL
3/4” (19mm)
5.4 NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIAL
