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INSTALLATION OF FLAT PANEL TV ON TOP OF ML47
All flat panel TVs are solid state electronic appliances and are vulnerable to ambient temperatures greater than 90
o
F.
The ML47 is a gas fired heater and high ambient temperatures are to be expected in the immediate vicinity of this fire-
place.
If the installation of a Flat Panel TV is de-
sired above this appliance, proceed with
caution. Follow the specific framing dimen-
sion and instructions provided below. Men-
dota does not warrant any TV installed
above a Mendota Fireplace against heat
damage.
Given, below, is the minimum TV Cavity
framing and creation method. If possible,
increase the distance between the top
edge of the top convection air opening of
this fireplace and the bottom edge of the
TV cavity as much as possible beyond the
18” minimum requirement. Higher up
means a cooler TV.
You MUST create a recessed 5” deep cav-
ity to house the TV. NEVER mount any TV
above this fireplace without creating a re-
cessed cavity.
Framing the TV Recessed Cavity
Use 2x6 lumber to create the basic frame
for the TV cavity. Front edge of 2x6
lumber shall be flush with the front
edge of the top rough framing 2x4
member. Locate the bottom 2x6 so
its top surface is a minimum 18”
above the top edge of the top con-
vection air opening of this fireplace.
Allow more distance if the ceiling
height allows rather than using the
18” minimum.
The finished recessed cavity shall
be 6” wider than the TV width, 6”
taller than the TV height and 5”
deep. Avoid using TV mounting
brackets that are too deep. The
TV’s front-most surface must be re-
cessed inward in the cavity at least
2 inches from the front surface of
the final finish material.
