Clearances
Mantel Clearances
Framing
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PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles are: |
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• | Back and Sides of Surround: | 0" min. |
• | Vent Surfaces: | 1" (2.5cm) min. |
• | Ceiling to Opening: | 36" (91cm) min. |
• | Floor: | 0" min. |
• | Wall to Front of Glass: | 36" (91cm) min. |
• | Perpendicular Wall to Opening of Unit: | 2" (5cm) min. |
• | Top Spacer: | 0" min. |
CAUTION: Do not block required air spaces with insulation or any other material. Do not obstruct the effective opening of the appliance with any type of facing material.
CEILING
36"
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MANTEL CLEARANCES
Woodwork, such as wood trims, mantels, and other combustible materials projecting no more than 1 1/2 inches (3.8cm) shall not be placed within 7 inches (17.8cm) from the opening of the unit. Combustible material above and projecting more than 1 1/2 inches (3.8cm) from the appliance’s face must not be placed less than 15 inches (38.1cm) from the louver opening (see Figure 6).
Combustible | 12" | Drywall (Gypsum | |
Material May | (30.5cm) | Board, Sheetrock, Etc.) | |
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21" | 4" | 2 x 4 | |
(53.3cm) | Spacer | ||
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(38.1cm) | 1 1/2" (3.8cm) | ||
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Top of Louver |
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WALL
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Figure 6 - Mantel Clearances for Peninsula and
FRAMING
Once the final location has been determined, observing height
clearances for vent termination, you may construct framing using
0" Floordimensions shown in Figure 7 and Figures 8 and 9, page 6, depending on your installation.
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearances (Peninsula Shown) |
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Left Side | TOP VIEW | 0" | Drywall | ing, the appliance must be installed on a metal or wood panel | |
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| 2 x 4 Stud | holes on each side of the bottom of the unit where screws can be used | |
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Figure 5 - Minimum Clearances
Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing Peninsula Fireplace
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