Hearth and Home Technologies SC60 owner manual Combustible Mantel

E. Combustible Mantel

•See Figure 11.11.

•A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 16 in. (406 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.

Î

7 ft (2134 mm)

minimum

base of fireplace

to ceiling

Combustible Wall Combustible

Decorative Facing

12 in./305 mm MAXIMUM

2 x 4 stud wall
	16 in./406 mm MINIMUM
Standoffs

Noncombustible

Decorative Facing

Seal joint with non-combustible sealant

Measured from top of fireplace opening

Figure 11.11 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace

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