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Ceiling Clearances:
The ceiling height should not be less than
42 inches from the top of the hood.
See Figure 3.
Mantel clearances:
Vent free firebox models must use the hood
supplied with the firebox, or one of the optional hood kits available
for each model. If a combustible mantel is installed, it must meet
the clearance requirements detailed below.
Grate clearance:
The minimum clearance between the front legs
of the grate and front edge of the firebox is 2 inches.
Leave at least 36 inches clearance from the front of the firebox.
Figure 3 - Clearances to Combustibles
cLEARANcES
MANTEL
HOOD
13”
10”
12”
MAX
8”
MIN.
FIREBOX
FACE
84”
MIN.
(CEILING TO FLOOR)
CEILING
COMBUSTIBLES
ALLOWED
3/4” COMBUSTIBLE
CLEARANCE REQUIRED
FROM TOP EDGE
OF FIREBOX
T
10”
18 1/2”
8”
16 1/2”
6 ½”
14 1/2”
5”
12 1/2”
3 ½”
10 1/2”
2”
9”
3/4”
21”