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Figure 4. Hearth, Trim and Wall clearances.
Clearance to Combustible
Materials
A combustible material is anything that can burn
(i.e. sheet rock, wallpaper, wood, fabrics etc.). These
surfaces are not limited to those that are visible and
also include materials that may be behind non-
combustibles.
If you are unsure of the combustible nature of a
material, consult your local fire officials. “Fire Resis-
tant” materials are considered combustible: they are
difficult to ignite, but will burn. “Fire-rated” sheet
rock is also considered combustible.
The following clearances and hearth specifications
are the minimum requirements for installation into
a masonry or factory built fireplace. Mantel and wall
clearances will vary, depending upon the fireplace
facing and riser height, if needed. Use the tables and
illustrations in figs. 4 and 5 to determine the mini-
mum clearances for your installation.
Hearth Requirements
Hearth protection in front of the GI 550 DV must be
composed of any noncombustible material extending
a minimum 36” wide. Hearth protection must extend
at least 16” forward of the firebox glass panel with
the following exception:
Cast Iron surrounds without Plinth: the hearth pro-
tection must extend 36” x 18”.
See fig. 4, Table 1.
Fireplace Facing Options
Jøtul Cast Iron Surround -
40” W x 30” H
w/ Plinth - 40” W x 32”
H
w/ Optional Wide Surround Panel
-
46 1/2” W x 33”H
w/ Plinth Extensions - 46 1/2” W x 35” H
Steel Door Kits - includes Surround Panels
44” W x 32” H
SCAN 70i Surround Assembly
- with 1” Riser: 44” W x 31” H
- with 2” Riser: 44” W x 32” H
A: Hearth Protection Width - 18” from center line.
B: Hearth Protection Depth:
18” for Cast Iron Surround without Plinth
16” for all other configurations
C: Side Trim Clearance, up to 6” thick. Shown measured
from fireplace centerl ine = 1” from Cast Iron Surround
and 0” (zero clearance) from Steel Surrounds.
D: Side Room Wall Clearance shown measured from the
fireplace center line = 24” from Surround.
E: Top Trim Clearance = Same as 3.5” deep mantel-See fig. 5.
Table 1. Hearth, Trim and Wall clearances.
A
B
C
D
E
18” 18”
21”
44”
42”
18” 16”
44”
44”
18” 16”
22”
46”
44”
18” 16”
23”
46”
18” 16”
46”
Surround
Type
Jøtul
Cast Iron
Jøtul
Cast Iron
w/ Plinth
Steel
Double
Doors
Scan 70i
w/ Mantel
Heat Shield
Scan 70i
without
Mantel
Heat Shield
44”: 1”
Riser
45”: 2”
Riser
Use
noncom-
bustible
materials
only.
Use
noncom-
bustible
materials
only.
21”
24 1/4”
w/ Wide
Surround
