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Heat & Glo • SL-550METRO, SL-550METRO-LP • 2185-900 Rev. D • 8/09
B. Mantel and Wall Projections
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear-
ances as specifi ed. Framing closer than the minimums list-
ed must be constructed entirely of noncombustible materials
(i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.).
3 FT. MAXIMUM
2-7/8 IN.
MINIMUM
1/2 IN.
MINIMUM
Figure 13.14 Mantel Leg (Acceptable on both sides of opening.)
Figure 13.12 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles
above Appliance
5
6
7
8
9
10
3
4
5
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
TOP OF HOOD OR FIREPLACE OPENING
4
12
13
11
32
CEILING
Note
: Clearance from opening
to perpendicular wall.
All measurements are in inches.
5-3/8 IN.
MINIMUM
3 IN.
MINIMUM
UNLIMITED
Figure 13.15 Wall Projection (Acceptable on one side of opening.)
11-1/2 IN..
1/2 IN.
FRAMING HEADER
1/2 IN. THICK
WALL
SHEATHING
Figure 13.13 Non-Combustible Zone
Note
: Clearance from opening
to perpendicular wall.
Figure 13.16 Combustible Tape Area
1 IN.
1 IN.
It is acceptable to use combustible tape on the front face
between the supplied non-combustible board and the fi n-
ishing material. Combustible tape may be placed up to one
inch into the non-combustible zone. See Figure 13.16.