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Temco PVF7400 Series
78186
Mantels
Depending on the width of the fireplace mantel, it may
be installed higher or lower from the top of the fireplace
opening. See the drawing and chart for proper installa-
tion height of your combustible mantelpiece. Noncom-
bustible mantels may be installed at any height above
the fireplace opening.
Combustible
Material
Stud
Minimum from Top
of Grille Opening to
Mantel
Header
Standoff
Grille Opening
Combustible
Material Allowed
Above Standoffs
T166
Fig. 4 Minimum mantel height.
WARNING: Combustible objects must not be placed
on a noncombustible mantel unless the noncombus-
tible mantel meets the minimum height and width
requirements for a combustible mantel.
10"
6"
5"
1"
6"
13"
15"
18"
Combustible
Construction
Allowed
inShaded Area
Combustible
Material Allowed
Above Standoff
Top of Grille
Opening
Fireplace Front
T167
Fig. 5 Minimum mantel clearance.
Surround Material
When using materials around the face of the fireplace,
these materials must be suitable to withstand the
temperatures which they will encounter. Framing
specification for allowable combustibles for surround
applications are shown at right.
Drywall
Standoff
1
¹⁄₂
”
Air Space
Clearance
Tile, Marble, etc.
Top of
Grille
Opening
Fireplace
Front
Drywall
Standoff
Fireplace
Front
Tile,
Marble,
etc.
Optional
Sur-
round Kit
1
¹⁄₂
”
Air Space
Clearance
Noncombustible Facing
Material Overlap of
Front Face
Flush Face Installation
(Recommended when Installing
Optional Trim Surround Kits)
T169
Fig. 6 Facing material installations.
2"
2"
Edge of Door
Opening
45
°
45
°
Combustibles Allowed in
Shaded Areas
T168
Fig. 7 Minimum clearances.
If the material used for surround is not flush with the
face of the unit then the optional surround kits will not
fit properly.
It is preferred that any material used to surround the
face of the fireplace be noncombustible (i.e. ceramic
tile, brick, natural stone, etc.). Combustible materials
such as drywall, are permissible.
Materials such as cultured marble or other synthetic
materials are not recommended as they may discolor,
warp or create odor as a result of exposure the tem-
peratures of the front of the fireplace.
NOTE: when using paint or lacquer to finish the
mantel, such paint or lacquer must be heat resistant
(250
°
F) to prevent discoloration.
Materials such as cultured marble or other synthetic
materials are not recommended as they may discolor,
warp or create odor as a result of exposure to the
temperatures of the front of the fireplace.
NOTE: Please remember this appliance produces
heat. All clearances are to combustible materials and
are not intended to cover temperatures at which some
materials may discolor, warp or produce odor when
exposed to temperatures which this unit produces.
