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Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies • Fortress - ODFORTG-36 Installation Manual • 4602-901 Rev B • 8/17
B. Clearances to Combustibles
.
Fire Risk.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe
installation. Failure to follow instructions exactly
can create a fire hazard.
WARNING
The appliance cannot be installed on a carpet, tile or
other combustible material other than wood flooring. If
installed on carpet or vinyl flooring, the appliance shall
be installed on a metal, wood or noncombustible material
panel extending full width and depth of the appliance.
72 in.
(1829 mm)
Min.
Ceiling
12 in.
(305 mm)
Max. Depth
16 in.
(406 mm)
Min.
6 in.
(
152 mm)
Min.
Hearth 8 in. Min.
(203 mm)
Noncombustible
Hearth Minimum
Fireplace Opening
Combustible Mantel
Figure 3.2. Ceiling and Side Wall Clearance
C. Mantel Combustibles
.
NOTE:
The combustible area above the facing must not
protrude more than 1/2" from the facing. If it does, it is
considered a mantel and must meet the mantel require-
ments listed in this manual.
45°
1 in
.
4 in
.
Stud
Finish Wall
Combustible
Material Area
Top View
5 in
.
6 in
.
2 in
.
3 in
.
16 in.
12 in.
10 in.
12 in.
6 in.
2-1/2 in.
Side View
Noncombustible
Material to Top of
Standoffs
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Figure 3.3. Mantel Clearance
Fire Risk.
Never obstruct or modify the air inlet or outlet
grilles (louvers). This may create a fire hazard
WARNING