Heatilator • Eclipse • 4049-229 Rev I • 08/09
46
A 2 in. (51 mm) min.
from fireplace opening
to perpendicular wall
Mantel Leg or
Perpendicular Wall
Top of
Appliance
Drywall
A
Measured from top of fireplace opening (in inches)
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
8-3/4
9-1/2
10-1/4
11
11-3/4
12-1/2
13-1/4
14
14-3/4
15-1/2
16-1/4
17
17-3/4
18-1/2
19-1/4
20
30 in. minimum
to ceiling
14
Finishing
A. Mantel and Wall Projections
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Comply with all minimum clear-
ances to combustibles as specified. Framing or finishing
material closer than the minimums listed must be construct-
ed entirely of non-combustible materials (i.e., steel studs,
concrete board, etc).
Figure 14.1 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal
Dimensions
Note:
All
measurements
in inches.
Figure 14.2 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both
sides of opening)
Mantels
Combustible Mantel Legs/Wall Projections
0 in.
0 in.
0 in.
Finish wall material may be
combustible - Top and Sides
High Temperature Sealant (300° F/149° C min.)
Top and Side Seal Joint
B. Facing Material
• Metal front faces may be covered with non-combustible
materials only.
• Facing and/or finishing materials must not interfere with
air flow through louvers, operation of louvers or doors,
or access for service.
• Facing and/or finishing materials must never overhang
into the glass opening.
• Observe all clearances when applying combustible
materials.
• Seal joints between the finished wall and appliance top
and sides using a 300 °F minimum sealant. Refer to
Figure 4..
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT
apply combustible ma-
terials beyond the minimum clearances. Comply with all
minimum clearances to combustibles as specified in this
manual. Overlapping materials could ignite and will inter-
fere with proper operation of doors and louvers.
Figure 14.3 Non-combustible Facing Diagram
