Hearth and Home Technologies EXCLAIM-36 owner manual Combustible Mantel

E. Combustible Mantel

•See Figure 11.11.

•A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 12 in./305 mm (EXCLAIM-36) OR 20 in./508 mm (EXCLAIM-42) 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.

12 in.

(305 mm)

*	55-1/2 in.
	(1410 mm)
Top of	Effective
	Height
Fireplace
Opening

*	EXCLAIM-36	12 in./305 mm
	EXCLAIM-42	20 in./504 mm

Figure 11.11 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace

44 Heat & Glo • EXCLAIM-36, EXCLAIM-42 • 4013-251 Rev C • 11/08