Heat & Glo LifeStyle EM-485T E. Combustible Mantel, F. Sidewalls/Surrounds, 10 3/4 in 273 mm

E. Combustible Mantel

•See Figure 11.11.

•A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 20 in. (508 mm) above the top of the fireplace opening.

•A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 in. (305 mm).

•Combustible trim and mantels 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.

F. Sidewalls/Surrounds

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

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

	6 ft (1829 mm
	MINIMUM
	base of fireplace
	to ceiling
Combustible Wall	Noncombustible Decorative Facing
2 x 4 stud wall	12 in./305 mm MAXIMUM
Standoffs
	12 in.305 mm MINIMUM
	Measured from top of fireplace opening
	Seal Joint
Figure 11.11 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace

10 3/4 in.

[273 mm]

Grid represents 1 in. scale

FLUSH	BRICK
FRONT	FRONT

	angle	A
50°		39°	angle

B

4in.

[102 mm]

9 3/4 in.

[248 mm]

12 in.	12 in.
[305 mm]	[305 mm]
			A	B
	Model #		Fireplace Opening	Outside Dimensions
	EM-415	in.	36	42
		mm	914	1067
	EM-485	in.	42	48
		mm	1067	1219

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

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