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11Finishing
A. Mantel Projections
Figure 11.1 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions of appliance mantels or other combustible projections above the top front edge of the appliance.
CEILING |
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COMBUSTIBLE |
| TYPICAL |
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FACING MATERIAL |
| 12" |
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| 11" |
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FIREPLACE HEADER | 10" |
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9" | E | ||
| 7" | 8" | |
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| 6" | MINIMUM | |
| 5" | FROM TOP OF ARCH | |
| 4" | OPENING TO CEILING | |
| 3" | ||
| 2" |
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B | 1" |
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C | D |
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FACING MATERIAL |
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| MINIMUM |
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| OPENING TO FIRST |
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| MANTEL PROJECTION |
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TOP OF ARCH OPENING
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| A | B | C | D | E |
in. | 16 | 11 | 49 | |||
mm | 819 | 425 | 406 | 279 | 1245 | |
| in. | 16 | 11 | |||
mm | 724 | 425 | 406 | 279 | 1149 |
Figure 11.1 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Appliance
INTERIOR WALL
Top View
A | B |
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MANTEL LEG OR WALL PROJECTIONS
If A minimum is _____, then B maximum is ______.
A | in. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
mm | 25 | 51 | 76 | 102 | 127 | 152 | 178 | 203 | 229 | 254 | 279 | ∞ | |
B | in. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
mm | 25 | 51 | 76 | 102 | 127 | 152 | 178 | 203 | 229 | 254 | 279 | ∞ |
Figure 11.2 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening.)
B. Facing Material
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Do NOT obstruct air inlet or outlet grilles.
Do NOT modify grilles.
•Modifying or covering grilles could cause
temperature rise and fire hazard. Finishing materials must not interfere with:
•Air flow through grilles or louvers.
•Operation of louvers or doors.
•Access for service.
FACING MATERIAL
B
1in.
(25 mm)
A
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mm | 1108 | 1275 | ||
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mm | 1286 | 1381 | ||
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Figure 11.3 Noncombustible Facing Material
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Finish all edges and fronts to clearances and specifications listed in manual.
•Black metal appliance front may be covered with noncombustible material only.
•Do NOT overlap combustible materials onto appliance front.
•Install combustible materials only up to specified clearances on top, front and side.
•Seal joints between the finished wall and appliance top and sides using only a high temperature sealant or stove cement.
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