Hearth and Home Technologies EL36, EL42 owner manual Combustible Mantel

E. Combustible Mantel

•Refer to shaded areas of Figure 11.9 for the location 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.

		7 ft (2134 mm)
Combustible Wall	Combustible	minimum
		base of fireplace
	Decorative Facing
		to ceiling

2 x 4 stud wall	12 in./305 mm
Standoffs

12 in./305 mm

minimum

Seal joint with
non-combustible
sealant
	6 in./152 mm
1 1/2 in./38 mm
	minimum
maximum

Non-combustible

Measured from top of fireplace opening

Decorative Facing such as:

Steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete, slate, glass, plasters.

Figure 11.9 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace

42 Heatilator • EL36/EL42 • 4044-132 • Rev AD • 7/12