B. Clearances

WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must comply with all minimum air space clearances to combustibles as specified in Fig- ure 6.2. DO NOT pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials.

Storm Collar

Roof Flashing

(attic)

(insulation)

2 in. (51 mm) min.

Shaded areas

represent

2 in. (51 mm) min. air space clearance required around pipe

Attic

Insulation

Shield

(ceiling)

Offset/Return (secured

with hanger straps)

(ceiling)

Ceiling Firestop

Adapter attached here

(not shown)

Object

 

 

Combustible

48 in.

 

 

 

 

1219 mm

0 in.

 

 

 

 

to floor

Must have 2 in. (51 mm)

minimum clearance

to header

0 in. to level of standoffs

3/4 in. (19 mm) to back & sides of appliance

(except at nailing flanges where it is 1/2 in. [13 mm])

Figure 3.2 Clearances to Combustible Materials

Note: Chimney air kit not shown, but required in Canada.

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Hearth and Home Technologies EM-485T - 42, EM-415 - 36 owner manual Clearances to Combustible Materials

EM-485T - 42, EM-415 - 36 specifications

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