Rinnai New Zealand Limited
RDV3610 Installation Manual: 11658-E
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Mantels, surrounds, and hearths
Hearths
A hearth is not necessary but can be used for decorative purposes or protection of sensitive
flooring if required. It must not obscure the front of the fire.
C - Surround from side of fireplace
Minimum Vertical Clearance 400mm
B - Mantel depth
A - Mantel height from top of fireplace
Min
D - Surround
projection
A mantel and surround are allowed providing they are outside the minimum clearances shown
below.
A
Mantel height from top of fireplace
400 mm minimum
B
Mantel depth at 400 mm (vertical clearance)
300 mm maximum
For every 50 mm of added mantel depth, there must be an additional 100 mm of vertical clearance. For
example; a mantel depth (B) of 350 mm will require 500 mm (A) of vertical clearance.
C
Surround from side of fireplace
300 mm minimum
D
Surround projection at 300 mm (side clearance)
50 mm maximum
For every 50 mm of added surround projection, there must be an additional 50 mm of side clearance. For
example; a surround projection (D) of 100 mm will require 350 mm (C) of side clearance.
