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5 - MANTEL REQUIREMENTS
5B.2 NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE -
NOT
USING THE PROVIDED 1/2" STANDOFFS
FINISHING HEIGHT
BOTTOM 3” [76] TRIM
COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL
COMBUSTIBLE HEARTH
COMBUSTIBLE FACING
MATERIAL
7” [178] ABOVE TOP OF FIREPLACE
COMBUSTIBLE OR NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BACKING MATERIAL (I.E. SHEETROCK)
COMBUSTIBLE OR
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
SINGLE SIDED EXAMPLE: RIGHT SIDE VIEW
APPLIES TO BOTH SIDES AND ENDS IF USING A MULTI-SIDED FIREPLACE
1/2” [13] CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES ON SURFACE
The fireplace ships with standoffs in place to ensure a
1/2” [13]
clearance to
combustibles is maintained on the surface.
If the standoffs are removed, only non-combustible material can be installed
against the surface.
1/2” [12.7mm] minimum thickness must be used in the space*
between the top of the 3’’ trim to the combustible framing the full width of the fireplace.
The space* includes a 7” [178mm] minimum above the top of the fireplace that is
recommended for ease of attachment.
*= 15" [381] for 3'-7' units and 19" [483] for 8' units.
6” [152]
MINIMUM NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE
OPEN AIR SPACE
TOP TRIM
TOP OF TRIM
3” [76]
*
COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING
=[mm]
6”
[152]
3’-7’
14”
[356]
8’
18”
[457]
3’-7’
8”
[203]
8’
12”
[305]
Figure 5.2
The fireplace has standoffs installed on the front of the fireplace standard from the factory. They are located on the left,
center and right front hood of the fireplace and are to ensure that the 1/2" [12.7mm] required clearance to combustibles
on the surface of the fireplace is maintained.
If the standoffs are removed, only non-combustible material can be installed against the surface of the fireplace such
as a non-combustible backer cement board. 1/2” [12.7mm] minimum thickness must be used in the space* between the
top of the 3’’ trim to the combustible framing the full width of the fireplace. The space* includes a 7” [178mm] minimum
above the top of the fireplace that is recommended for ease of attachment. *= 15" [381] for 3'-7' units and 19" [483] for
8' units.
Refer to Figure 5B.2 below for requirements when not using the provided 1/2" standoffs.
Refer to Figure 5B.1 for a standard installation using the provided 1/2" standoffs.
1/2" [12.7mm] Standoff
NOTE:
Refer to Section 10 (Finishing The Wall)
for more information.
WARNING! Risk of Fire
Comply with all the minimum clearances as specified.
Note About Mantel Depth:
There are no minimum or maximum
depth requirements for the mantel.
Notes About TV Placement:
A mantel is not required if you are
placing a TV above the opening.
No minimum clearance required for a TV
above the fireplace opening.
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