Mantel Clearances and Wall Details
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PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
Continued
MANTEL CLEARANCES AND WALL DETAILS
A combustible mantle shelf maybe installed a maximum 12" (229mm) from the wall. Figures 5 and 6 show the minimum allowable distances from various combustible mantle components in relation to the fire- place opening.
12" | Combustible |
(229mm) | Materials |
Header
6" (152mm)
TOP VIEW
Outer Surround
Combustible
Material May
Be Used
1 1/2" (38mm) | SAFE | |
ZONE | ||
Max. | 3" (76mm) |
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| Max. |
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6" (152mm) 
Max.
A
Perpendicular
B 
Wall
A |
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| M36(B,H) | M42(B,H) | |
B | Spacer |
| VM36(B,H) | VM42(B,H) | |
A | 9" (229mm) | 6" (152mm) | |||
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| B | 12" (305mm) | 9" (229mm) |
3" (76mm)
Figure 6 - Side Clearances - Top View (Cross Section)
1 1/2" 
(38mm) Max.
| M36(B,H) | M42(B,H) |
| VM36(B,H) | VM42(B,H) |
A | 14" (356mm) | 15" (381mm) |
B | 8" (203mm) | 9" (229mm) |
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Figure 5 - Mantel Clearances - Side View (Cross Section)
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