Heat & Glo • GEM-36B • 2095-900 Rev. H • 3/06
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A. Mantel Projections
Figure 11.1 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding
maximum horizontal dimensions of appliance mantels or
other combustible projections above the top front edge of
the appliance.
Finishing
B. Facing Material
11
Figure 11.3 Noncombustible Facing Material
Fire Risk.
Finish all edges and fronts to clearances and
specifications listed in manual.
WARNING
•
Black metal appliance front may be covered with
noncombustible material only.
•
Do NOT overlap combustible materials onto
appliance front.
•
Install combustible materials only up to specified
clearances on top, front and side.
•
Seal joints between the finished wall and appliance
top and sides using only a high temperature sealant
or stove cement.
Figure 11.2 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections
(Acceptable on both sides of opening.)
Figure 11.1 Clearances to Mantels or other
Combustibles above Appliance
Fire Risk.
Do NOT obstruct air inlet or outlet grilles.
Do NOT modify grilles.
•
Modifying or covering grilles could cause
temperature rise and fire hazard.
WARNING
Finishing materials must not interfere with:
•
Air flow through grilles or louvers.
•
Operation of louvers or doors.
•
Access for service.
½ in.
5
3
2
1
MANTEL
LEG
Top View
4
1
2
3
4
5
Note:
Dimensions
are shown in inches.
Risk of Fire
• Non-combustible clearances must be
maintained.
WARNING
• Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must NOT
be used as sheathing or facing in the
non-combustible zone.
• See
Section 11
for proper clearances.
• See
Section 1
for combustible/non-
combustible definitions.
Í
Î
44 in.
(1118mm)
45-3/4 in.
(1162mm)
1 in.
(25 mm)
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FACING
MATERIAL
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FACING MATERIAL
COMBUSTIBLE
FACING MATERIAL
1 in.
TYPICAL
13 in. MINIMUM
FROM TOP OF ARCH
OPENING TO FIRST
MANTEL PROJECTION
37-1/8 in. MINIMUM
FROM TOP OF ARCH
OPENING TO CEILING
FIREPLACE HEADER
1"
2"
3"
4"
5"
6"
7"
8"
9"
10"
11"
12"
TOP OF ARCH OPENING
CEILING