
86D0024
13
Hood
Heater in
Fireplace or
Firebox
8" or More of
Heat Resis-
tant Materials
FP1998
CLEARANCES and HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Figure 6 - Measuring Heat Resistant Material for Mantel
Heat resistant material (minimum requirements) with wooden mantel or other combustible projection:
To install the heater with a wooden mantel, shelf or other combustible projection above, irst measure the heat
resistant material shown in
Figure 6,
then refer to Table B.
TABLE B - Heat Resistant Material Heights and Mantel Location
Heat Resistant
Requirements for Safe Installation with Wood
Material
Mantel, Shelf or Other Combustible Projection
Measurement
MJ27
12" or more
Hood not required. Observe proile (side elevations)
shown on
Page 14, Figure 8
.
8" to less than 12"
Install hood and observe proiles shown on
Page 14,
Figure 7
;
OR
extend heat resistant material to at least
12" and observe proiles shown on
Page 14, Figure 8
.
Less than 8"
Extend heat resistant material to at least 8", install
hood and observe proiles shown on
Page 14, Figure
7
;
OR
extend heat resistant material to at least 12"
and observe proiles on
Page 14, Figure 8
.