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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
Hearth Extension
A hearth extension is not required with this appliance. If a hearth extension is
used, do not block the lower control compartment door. Any hearth extension used is for appear-
ance only and does not have to conform to standard hearth extension installation requirements.
Wall Finishes / Surrounds / Mantels
Note:
Combustible wall finish materials and/or surround materials must not be allowed to en-
croach the area defined by the appliance front face (black sheet metal).
Never allow combustible
materials to be positioned in front of or overlapping the appliance front face.
See
Figure 51
on Page 32
.
Non-combustible materials, such as surrounds and other appliance trim, may be installed on
the appliance front face with these exceptions: they must not cover any portion of the removable
glass panel.
Vertical installation clearances to combustible mantels vary according to the depth of the mantel.
See
Figure 7
. Mantels constructed of non-combustible materials may be installed at any height
above the appliance opening; however, do not allow anything to hang below the hood.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
MINIMUM CLEARANCES
Inches (millimeters)
Back
/2 (3)
0 (0) Spacers
Or Dimples
Sides
/2 (3)**
0 (0) Spacers
Or Dimples
Top
3 (76)
Floor
0 (0)
Bottom of Appliance
To Ceiling
64 (626)
Vent
3 (76)
Top
*
(25.4)
Sides & Bottom
SERVICE CLEARANCES
Feet (meters)
Front
3 ft. (0.9 m)
Table 6
Appliance and Vent Clearances
The appliance is approved with zero clearance to
combustible materials on all sides (as detailed
in
Table 6 )
, with the following exception: When
the unit is installed with one side flush with a
wall, the wall on the other side of the unit must
not extend beyond the front edge of the unit.
Refer to
Figure 3
.
*Note: 3 in. (75 mm) above any horizontal/in-
clined vent component.
**Note: See Page 8, Step 1 for clearance
requirements to the nailing flange located
at each side of the unit and any screw heads
adjacent to it.
Figure 8 -
Shelf Height Minimum Clearances
Figure 9
*Shelf Height
(
see table)
Do not insulate the
space between the
appliance and the
area above it.
Shelf Above Fireplace With Top Venting
8 (203)
2
(5)
4
(02)
6
(52)
8
(203)
0
(254)
2
(305)
0 (254)
4 (356)
8 (457)
6 (406)
2 (305)
Top of
Appliance
inches (millimeters)
Mantel Depth
Note - Hood shown
as positioned.
Figure 7 -
Minimum Mantel Clearances
Combustible materials may project beyond the sides of the fire-
place opening as long as they are kept within the shaded areas
illustrated here.
5 (127)
8-1/4
(209)
14
(356)
12 (305)
19
(483)
Combustible Materials
Allowed In Shaded Area
“Safe Zone”
Combustible Walls
shown in dark gray
Minimum Distance to Unprotected Side Wall
Top View of
Fireplace
45
o
At 4" minimum
side wall clearance,
a combustible wall
can project to any
length.
Protected wall shown in white
Inches (millimeters)
At 8-/4" side
wall clearance, a
combustible wall
can project 2"
Header
Model No.
Combustible Shelf Height - Inches (millimeters)
Top Vent - with One 90 Degree Elbow
Secure Vent
Secure Flex (flex elbow)
MLDVT-30/35
*46-/2 (8)
*48-/4 (226)
MLDVT-40/45
*5-/2 (308)
*53-/4 (349)
* Includes 3” clearance to combustibles (required above vent components)
When the unit is
installed with one side
flush with a wall, the
wall on the other side
of the unit must not
extend beyond the front
edge of the unit.
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