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SB50HB Series Woodburning Fireplace
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MA81
rev. 8/5/97
rev. 4/18/01
1
56O
"
Ref.
*
* *
MA81
Figure 15 -
Combustible Mantel Clearances
Face Plate
* 18" from top of fireplace opening.
** 6" from top of fireplace opening. (Noncom-
bustible material must separate the black face
surround of the fireplace and any combustible
mantel material)
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Finish the wall with material of your choice.
do not install
a combustible mantel shelf less than 18" (457 mm)
from the top of the fireplace opening. do not install
a mantel face plate less than 6" (159 mm) from top of
fireplace opening.
Figure 15.
If a combustible material is
used below a flat mantel shelf, consult your local building
codes for minimum clearance from top of fireplace opening
to bottom of mantel shelf.
All joints (top, bottom and sides) where wall or decorative
facing material meets fireplace surround must be com-
pletely sealed with a noncombustible material.
Figure 16
