E. Combustible Mantel

See Figure 11.4.

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. (152 mm) 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.

F. Sidewalls/Surrounds

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

Combustible or noncombustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 11.5.

 

6 ft (1829 mm

 

MINIMUM

 

base of fireplace

 

to ceiling

Combustible Wall

Combustible Decorative Facing

2 x 4 stud wall

12 in./305 mm MAXIMUM

Standoffs

Noncombustible

 

Decorative Facing

 

12 in.305 mm MINIMUM

Seal joint with

 

noncombustible

 

sealant

Measured from top of fireplace opening

Î Figure 11.4 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace

10 3/4 in.

[273 mm]

Grid represents 1 in. scale

FLUSH

BRICK

FRONT

FRONT

 

angle

A

 

50°

39°

angle

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

4in.

[102 mm]

9 3/4 in.

[248 mm]

12 in.

12 in.

 

 

[305 mm]

[305 mm]

 

 

 

 

 

A

B

 

Model #

Fireplace Opening

Outside Dimensions

 

A36

in.

36

42

 

mm

914

1067

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A42

in.

42

48

 

mm

1067

1219

 

 

Figure 11.5 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (acceptable on both sides of opening)

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Hearth and Home Technologies A42RH, A36RH owner manual Combustible Mantel, 305 mm

A36RH, A42RH, A36R, A42R specifications

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