INSTALLATION
MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances, you must also meet required clearances
between the fireplace opening and the mantel shelf. If the clearances listed below are not met, you
will need to raise the mantel.
Determining Mantel Clearances
If you meet minimum clearance requirements between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening,
your installation (see Fig. 7.1).
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
NOTICE: Surface temperature of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the firebox may become too hot to touch. If installed properly, these temperatures
meet the requirement of the national product standard. Follow all minimum clearances shown in this
manual.
Noncombustible
Material Distance
8 in. or more
Less than 8 in.
Fig. 7.1 - Minimum mantel clearances
Requirements for Safe Installation
Noncombustible material okay.
Noncombustible material must be extended to at least 8 in. See
between 8 in. and 12 in. above.
10"Maximum
Combustible
Mantel
18"Minimum
2.5"Maximum
10"Minimum
Fireplace opening
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