Combustible Mantel | Hearth and Home Technologies HST-42D manual

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.

Combustible Wall

2 x 4 stud wall

Standoffs

7 ft (2134 mm)

minimum

base of fireplace

to ceiling

Combustible

Decorative Facing

12 in./305 mm MAXIMUM

12 in./305 mm MINIMUM

Noncombustible

Decorative Facing

Seal joint with

non-combustible

sealant

Measured from top of fireplace opening

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Figure 11.4 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace

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Hearth and Home Technologies HST-42D Combustible Mantel, Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace

Contents

Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns Wood Burning FireplaceFire Risk Grate Listing Label Information/LocationNumber Installer Guide Table of ContentsUser Guide Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies Limited Warranty CONDITIONS, Exclusions & Limitation of Liability Heat & Glo HST-42D 27177 Rev AB 11/08 Listing and Code Approvals Appliance CertiﬁcationNon-Combustible Materials Combustible Materials Your Fireplace Operating InstructionsHot glass will cause burns Seasoned Wood Starting a FireGrate Firescreen Glass Doors Outside Air optionalVented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters Optional Components Wood Fuel Maintainance and Service Chimney Inspection/CleaningDisposal of Ashes Creosote Formation and Need for Removal Glass Cleaning Check Firebox RefractoryInspect Grate Frequency As desired Troubleshooting Guide Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Getting Started Typical Fireplace System Draft Design and Installation ConsiderationsNegative Pressure Locating Fireplace & Chimney Frequently open doors Central heat outlets or returns Fireplace System Requirements Tools and Supplies NeededInspect Fireplace and Components Framing & Clearances Select Fireplace Location Clearances Clearances to Combustible Materials Sidewalls/Surrounds Frame the Fireplace Installation of Fireplace Things to ConsiderPosition the Fireplace Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips Ft min. from top of uppermost chimney section to air inlet Install Outside Air Kit AK14/AK18 Installation Chimney Assembly Chimney Requirements Meters Using Offsets/Returns Example Install Chimney Air Kit Assemble Chimney Sections Install Ceiling Firestops Installing the Ceiling Firestop Install Attic Insulation Shield Prepare Attic Insulation Shield Complete Installation Install FlashingFollowing steps should be skipped if using a chase Cut out Hole in Roof Chimney Termination Requirements Flat Roofs Chase Installations Construct the Chase Install Fireplace & Chimney Install Chase Top Install Termination Cap ST375 Square Termination Cap TS345/TS345P Square Termination Cap Shrouds Radiation ShieldField Constructed Shrouds Open Top Shroud TR342 caps require radiation shield Mailbox Style Shroud radiation shield required Roofed Style Shroud radiation shield required Hearth Extension Finishing= 1/k x inches of thickness Finishing Material Noncombustible Facing Combustible Mantel Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace Squares Accessories Gas Log/Lighter ProvisionWood Burning Inserts Gas Code, Ansi Z223.1 Fireplace Dimensions Reference Materials Chimney Components Catalog # 14-1/2 10-7/8 276 mm Service Parts HST-42D Do not Discard this Manual