Combustible Mantel | Hearth and Home Technologies SC60 guide

ÎE. 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.

7 ft (2134 mm)

minimum

base of fireplace

to ceiling

Combustible Wall Noncombustible

Decorative Facing

12 in./305 mm MAXIMUM

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

Seal joint with non-combustible sealant

Measured from top of fireplace opening

Figure 11.11 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace

Heatilator • SC60 • 32838 Rev X • 10/08

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Hearth and Home Technologies SC60 owner manual Combustible Mantel

Contents

Wood Burning Fireplace Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burnsFire Risk Listing Label Information/Location GrateNumber User Guide Table of ContentsInstaller Guide Safety Alert Key CONDITIONS, Exclusions & Limitation of Liability Hearth & Home Technologies Limited Warranty Heatilator SC60 32838 Rev X 10/08 Combustible Materials Listing and Code ApprovalsAppliance Certiﬁcation Non-Combustible Materials Operating Instructions Your FireplaceHot glass will cause burns Firescreen Seasoned WoodStarting a Fire Grate Clear Space Glass DoorsVented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters Optional Components Wood Fuel Creosote Formation and Need for Removal Maintainance and ServiceChimney Inspection/Cleaning Disposal of Ashes Frequency As desired Glass CleaningCheck Firebrick Inspect Grate Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Guide Typical Fireplace System Getting Started Design and Installation Considerations DraftNegative Pressure Frequently open doors Central heat outlets or returns Locating Fireplace & Chimney Tools and Supplies Needed Fireplace System RequirementsInspect Fireplace and Components Select Fireplace Location Framing & Clearances Clearances to Combustible Materials Clearances Frame the Fireplace Sidewalls/Surrounds Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips Installation of FireplaceThings to Consider Position the Fireplace Ft min. from top of uppermost chimney section to air inlet To service or replace the fan kit Install Outside Air Kit Chimney Assembly Height of Chimney Components Chimney Requirements Example Using Offsets/Returns Install Chimney Air Kit Install Ceiling FirestopsAssemble Chimney Sections Prepare Attic Insulation Shield Install Attic Insulation Shield Cut out Hole in Roof Complete InstallationInstall Flashing Following steps should be skipped if using a chase Flat Roofs Chimney Termination Requirements Construct the Chase Chase Installations Install Chase Top Install Fireplace & Chimney ST375 Square Termination Cap Install Termination Cap TS345/TS345P Square Termination Cap Open Top Shroud TR342 caps require radiation shield ShroudsRadiation Shield Field Constructed Shrouds Roofed Style Shroud radiation shield required Mailbox Style Shroud radiation shield required Finishing Hearth Extension= 1/k x inches of thickness HX3 or HX4 Hearth Ext or equivilent insulation Finishing Material Combustible Mantel 13 Side Brick Installation Firebrick Installation Gas Code, Ansi Z223.1 AccessoriesGas Log/Lighter Provision Wood Burning Inserts Fireplace Materials 1321 mm 406 mm Catalog # Chimney Components 14-1/2 10-7/8 276 mm Parts Service Contact Information