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FACING AND FINISHING
SP-41-L MANUAL REV#2 OCT 2017
Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. • Kozy Heat Fireplaces
4.2 Mantel and Finishing Requirements
4.2.1 Mantel Projections
WARNING: All minimum clearances to combustible material
MUST be maintained.
Combustible Mantel Projections - Minimum Vertical and
Maximum Horizontal:
40-1/2 in (1030 mm) is the minimum
vertical clearance from fireplace enclosure floor to 6 in (152 mm)
maximum depth of a combustible mantel. Combustible mantels
at the minimum vertical clearance may be 0 in (0 mm) to 6 in
(152mm) depth with minimum vertical clearance 40-1/2 in (1030
mm).
Non-combustible Mantel Projections - Minimum Vertical and
Maximum Horizontal:
A minimum vertical clearance of 6 in (152
mm) above the appliance to a maximum 6 in (152 mm) depth of
a non-combustible mantel. Follow projection 1 in (25 mm) up for
every 1 in (25 mm) deeper.
4.2.2 Finishing Recommendations
NOTE: The surface area above the appliance may be affected
by high temperatures emitted from this appliance. To help avoid
or reduce the possibility of the sheetrock to crack, Hussong
Mfg. recommends the following methods:
• Ensure the non-combustible material and sheetrock is dry
and dust free.
• For taping and mudding seams, we recommend heat resilient
tape, mesh and joint compounds, such as Durabond. Mud
must be cured as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• For a painted surface, use a high quality acrylic latex primer
and finish coat. Avoid flat or light-colored paints to prevent
discoloring.
1”
(25mm)
6”
(152mm)
40
½
”
(1030mm)
¾”
TRIM
(19mm)
37
1⁄8
”
(943mm)
47
¼
”
(120mm)
13
5⁄8
”
(348mm)
COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR
Figure 4.2, Mantel Requirements
