Hearth and Home Technologies EL36, EL42 owner manual Combustible Mantel

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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

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Hearth and Home Technologies EL36, EL42 Combustible Mantel, Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace