Heat & Glo LifeStyle EM-415 - 36, EM-485T - 42 Combustible Mantel, Grid represents 1 in. scale

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E. Combustible Mantel

•Refer to the shaded areas of Figure 11.11 for locations and dimensions of a combustible mantel.

•A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 12 in. (305 mm) above the top of the fireplace opening.

•A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 in. (305 mm).

•Combustible trim and materials cannot be placed within 6 in. (152mm) of the fireplace opening (top or sides).

•Combustible materials projecting more than 1 1/2 in. (38 mm) shall not be placed within 12 in. (305 mm) from the top of the fireplace opening.

•Combustible trim must not cover the metal surfaces of the fireplace.

•Mantel clearance is in accordance with Section 7-3.3.3of ANSI/NFPA211.

 

6 ft (1829 mm)

 

minimum

 

base of fireplace

 

to ceiling

Combustible Wall

Combustible

 

Decorative Facing

 

12 in./305 mm

2 x 4 stud wall

Mantel

 

Standoffs

 

Seal joint with

12 in./305 mm

minimum

non-combustible

 

sealant

 

1 1/2 in./38 mm

6 in./152 mm

maximum

Non-combustible

minimum

 

Decorative Facing

 

such as:

Measured from top of fireplace opening

Steel, iron, brick,

 

tile, concrete, slate,

 

glass, plasters.

 

Figure 11.11 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace

F. Sidewalls/Surrounds

•Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the fireplace opening.

•Combustible or non-combustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 11.12.

10 3/4 in.

[273 mm]

Grid represents 1 in. scale

FLUSH

BRICK

FRONT

FRONT

 

angle

A

 

50°

39°

angle

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

A

B

 

 

 

Fireplace

Outside

4 in.

Model #

 

Opening

Dimensions

EM-415

in.

36

42

[102 mm]

mm

914

1067

 

 

EM-485

in.

42

48

 

mm

1067

1219

 

 

9 3/4 in.

[248 mm]

12 in.

12 in.

[305 mm]

[305 mm]

Figure 11.12 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (acceptable on both sides of opening)

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EM-485T - 42, EM-415 - 36 specifications

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