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5.5 MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES
!
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE, MAINTAIN ALL SPECIFIED AIR SPACE CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES. FAILURE
TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO
OVERHEAT. ENSURE ALL CLEARANCES (I.E. BACK, SIDE, TOP, VENT, MANTEL, FRONT, ETC.) ARE
CLEARLY MAINTAINED.
WHEN USING PAINT OR LACQUER TO FINISH THE MANTEL, THE PAINT OR LACQUER MUST BE
HEAT RESISTANT TO PREVENT DISCOLOURATION.
73.1
An optional combustible mantle must be a minimum of 12" (305mm) above the top of the faceplate and not to
extend more than 2" (51mm) from the surface. See chart below for further information.
12" (305mm)
2" (51mm)
TOP OF
FACEPLATE
(KEYSTONE)
E
F
G
H
A
B
C
D
43"
(1092mm)
A = 8" (203mm)
B= 6" (152mm)
C= 4" (102mm)
D= 2" (51mm)
E = 12" (305mm)
F= 14" (356mm)
G= 16" (406mm)
H= 18” (457mm)