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If Using Mantel
You must have noncombustible material(s)
above the fireplace opening. Noncombustible
materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.)
must be at least 1/2" thick. With sheet metal,
you must have noncombustible material be-
hind it. Noncombustible material must extend
at least 8" up. Even if noncombustible material
is more than 12", you may need the hood ac
-
cessory to deflect heat away from your mantel
shelf. See Figure 5 and 6 and Figure 7 on
page 11 for minimum clearances.
MAnTEL CLEARAnCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible mate-
rial clearances, you must also meet required
clearances between fireplace opening and
mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clearances
in Figure 6 you will need a hood.
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
If you meet minimum clearance between
mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a
hood is not required (see Figure 6).
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
When Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Figure 6 are not
met, you must have a hood. When using a
hood there are still certain minimum mantel
clearances required. Follow minimum clear
-
ances shown in Figure 7, page 11 when
using hood.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above the
firebox may become hot to
the touch. If installed properly,
these temperatures meet the
requirement of the national
product standard. Follow all
minimum clearances shown in
this manual.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Noncombustible
Material
Distance (A)
Requirements for Safe
Installation
12" or more
Noncombustible material
okay.
Between 8"
and 12"
Noncombustible material
okay.
Less than 8"
Noncombustible material
must be extended to at
least 8". See
Between
8" and 12"
, above. If you
cannot extend material,
you must operate heater
with flue damper open.
IMPORTANT:
If you cannot meet these mini-
mum clearances, you must operate heater
with chimney flue damper open. Go to
Install-
ing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented
Operation,
page 11.
Heat Resistant
Material
(A)
Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate,
Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
Without Using Hood
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material Height
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
Mantel Shelf
8"
(
A
)
8"
14"
17"
20"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
2
1/2
"
6"
8"
10"
