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Televisions Placed Above the Fireplace
The following section details three methods to allow for television installation above the fireplace.
Using a Mantel Between the Fireplace and Television
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING TELEVISIONS AND THIS FIREPLACE
Most television manufacturers instruct the homeowner to not place the television above a heat source. Doing so may
negatively affect the longevity of the television and may negate the warranty. If you do place a television above the fireplace,
please be aware of the large amount of heat generated by the fireplace and consider placing the television above a mantel to
reduce the amount of heat that reaches the television. The homeowner must understand that Travis Industries does not take
responsibility for any negative impact to televisions placed near this fireplace.
Minimum Dimensions:
(a) Mantel Height above Base of Fireplace
Mantel must fall within shaded portion of the chart above.
42” (1067mm) with 8” (203mm) mantel depth
See chart above if using a larger mantel.
(b) Mantel Depth*
Minimum 8” (203mm)
* NOTE
: The minimum mantel depth is 8”. This allows heat to travel forward and dissipate.
EXAMPLES
: If you have a TV that is greater than 6” deep (including the 1” gap behind), you will need to alter the mantel
depth and height. If your TV is 9” deep (including the 1” gap behind), the mantel should be 11” (this provides the necessary 2”
recess for the TV). The 11” mantel would require a 43.5” (292mm) mantel height (see chart above).
WIRING NOTE
: If running wiring into the enclosure, use thermal insulating wrap around the wiring. Secure the wiring to
protect from contact with hot surfaces.
a
Fireplace
Min. 2" (51mm)
From Front of TV
Mantel Must be
Min. 1" (26mm) Thick
Min. 1" (26mm) Air Gap Behind TV
(typically provided by wall mount)
b
Min. 1" (26mm)
Television (TV)
(b) Depth
(a)
Height
Above
Base of
Fireplace
46" (1169mm)
0" (0mm)
1" (25mm)
2" (51mm)
8" (203mm)
7" (178mm)
6" (152mm)
5" (127mm)
4" (102mm)
3" (76mm)
9" (229mm)
10" (254mm)
11" (279mm)
12" (305mm)
45" (1143mm)
44" (1118mm)
43" (1093mm)
42" (1067mm)
41" (1042mm)
47" (1194mm)
