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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
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MANTEL CLEARANCES AND WALL DETAILS
A combustible mantle shelf maybe installed a maximum 1" (.9cm) from the wall. Figures 5
and 6 show the minimum allowable distances from various combustible mantle components
in relation to the fireplace opening.
Spacer
3" (7.6 cm)
1
1
/
2
"
(3.8 cm) Max.
8" (20.3 cm)
6" (15.2 cm)
13" (33 cm)
12"
(22.9 cm)
Combustible
Materials
Header
Figure 5 - Mantel Clearances - Side View
(Cross Section)
1
1
/
2
" (3.8 cm)
Max.
3" (7.6 cm)
Max.
6" (15.2 cm)
Max.
9"
(22.86 cm)
12"
(30.48 cm)
Outer Surround
Combustible
Material May
Be Used
TOP VIEW
SAFE
ZONE
Perpendicular
Wall
Figure 6 - Side Clearances - Top View
(Cross Section)
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearances (Front View)
*
*
*
*
42" (1067mm)
Min. Clearance
from Opening to
Ceiling
0" Clearance
Ceiling
1" (25mm) Min.
Clearance to
"B" Vent's Outer Pipe
Required
Air Spaces
are Indicated
with an "*".
Do Not
Pack with
Insulation or
Any Other
Material
DO NOT BLOCK
OR OBSTRUCT
OPENINGS
0" Clearance
to Wood
or Non-
combustible
Flooring
