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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
13”
10”
12”
MAX
8”
MIN.
FIREBOX
FACE
CEILING
COMBUSTIBLES
ALLOWED
3/4” COMBUSTIBLE
CLEARANCE REQUIRED
FROM TOP EDGE
OF FIREBOX
10”
8”
6 ½”
5”
3 ½”
2”
9”
3/4”
84”
MIN.
(CEILING TO FLOOR)
HOOD
42” MIN
CEILING TO
TOP OF
HOOD
21”
10 ½”
12 ½”
14 ½”
16 ½”
18 ½”
WALL
FRAMING
OPEN GAP
FINISHED
WALL