Combustible Mantel | Heat & Glo LifeStyle EM-415 - 36, EM-485T

E. Combustible Mantel

•Refer to the shaded areas of Figure 11.11 for locations and dimensions of a combustible mantel.

•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. (152mm) 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.

		6 ft (1829 mm)
		minimum
		base of fireplace
		to ceiling
	Combustible Wall	Combustible
		Decorative Facing
		12 in./305 mm
	2 x 4 stud wall	Mantel
	2 x 4 stud wall
	Standoffs
	Seal joint with	12 in./305 mm
	Seal joint with	minimum
	non-combustible	minimum
	non-combustible
	sealant
	1 1/2 in./38 mm	6 in./152 mm
	maximum	6 in./152 mm
	Non-combustible	minimum
	Non-combustible
	Decorative Facing
	such as:	Measured from top of fireplace opening
	Steel, iron, brick,	Measured from top of fireplace opening
	Steel, iron, brick,
	tile, concrete, slate,
	glass, plasters.
	Figure 11.11 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace

F. Sidewalls/Surrounds

•Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the fireplace opening.

•Combustible or non-combustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 11.12.

10 3/4 in.

[273 mm]

Grid represents 1 in. scale

FLUSH	BRICK
FRONT	FRONT

	angle	A
50°	angle	39°	angle
		39°

			A	B
			Fireplace	Outside
4 in.	Model #		Opening	Dimensions
4 in.	EM-415	in.	36	42
[102 mm]		in.	36	42
		mm	914	1067
		mm	914	1067
	EM-485	in.	42	48
	EM-485	mm	1067	1219
		mm	1067	1219

9 3/4 in.

[248 mm]

12 in.	12 in.
[305 mm]	[305 mm]

Figure 11.12 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (acceptable on both sides of opening)

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EM-485T - 42, EM-415 - 36 specifications

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Heat & Glo LifeStyle EM-415 - 36, EM-485T - 42 Combustible Mantel, Grid represents 1 in. scale

Models: EM-485T - 42 EM-415 - 36