Ventis ME150, Installation And Operation Manual

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ME150 - Installation and Operation Manual
4 FIREPLACE FINISH
1. Combustible materials can be used to finish the fireplace. The framing can be built directly on the sides
of the appliance.
2. Side walls can exceed the appliance’s face by a maximum of 6" (152 mm).
3. Adjoining walls may also be built at a 45° angle from the edge of the face. However, any right angle wall
must be located at least 24" (610 mm) away from the fireplace opening.
4. Combustible framing can cover the sides or the back of the appliance but not its face. (See figure in
Section 4.1:
Fireplace Facing )
5. To enclose the top of the finish, it must reach at least 84" (213 cm) in height from the base of the
fireplace.
Do not insert insulation in the chimney enclosure.
6. In Canada, it is possible to enclose the top and sides of the appliance but a minimum clearance of 2"
(51 mm) must be provided around the chimney.
IN THE U.S., IT IS NOT PERMITTED TO ENCLOSE THE TOP OF FIREPLACE APPLIANCES.
7. If the mantel is made of combustible materials, it must be installed at a height of at least 48" (1219
mm) from the base of the fireplace.
8. The fireplace’s facing must be made of non-combustible materials only.