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7.3 MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES
TOP OF
APPLIANCE
11” MANTEL
7”
11”
7” MANTEL
32 1/2”
Combustible mantel
clearance can vary
according to the mantel
depth. Use the graph to
help evaluate the clearance
needed. The three-sided
top extension piece may be
removed if non-combustible
framing is faced with a non-
combustible material.
Dashed lines are suitable mantel sizes and clearances
when a non-combustible facing is used.
!
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE, MAINTAIN ALL SPECIFIED AIR SPACE CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES. FAILURE
TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO
OVERHEAT. ENSURE ALL CLEARANCES (I.E. BACK, SIDE, TOP, VENT, MANTEL, FRONT, ETC.) ARE
CLEARLY MAINTAINED.
WHEN USING PAINT OR LACQUER TO FINISH THE MANTEL, THE PAINT OR LACQUER MUST BE
HEAT RESISTANT TO PREVENT DISCOLOURATION.
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