11 Finishing
A. Mantel Projections
Figure 11.1 shows the minimum vertical and correspond- ing maximum horizontal dimensions of appliance mantels or other combustible projections above the top front edge of the appliance.
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COMBUSTIBLE | TYPICAL | ||
FACING MATERIAL |
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TOP VIEW
MANTEL LEG OR WALL PROJECTIONS
INTERIOR WALL
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FIREPLACE HEADER |
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in. | 16 | 11 | 49 | ||||
mm | 819 | 425 | 406 | 279 | 1245 | ||
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mm | 724 | 425 | 406 | 279 | 1149 | ||
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Figure 11.1 Clearances to mantels or other combustibles above appliance
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If A minimum is _____, then B maximum is ______.
in. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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mm 25 51 76 102 127 152 178 203 229 254 279 305
in. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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mm 25 51 76 102 127 152 178 203 229 254 279 305
Figure 11.2 Clearances to Mantel Legs or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening.)
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