B. Mantel and Wall Projections

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear- ances as specified. Framing closer than the minimums list- ed must be constructed entirely of noncombustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.)

Combustible Mantels

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-1/2 IN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINISH WALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMBUSTIBLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO COMBUSTIBLES

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THIS AREA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMBUSTIBLE

39 IN.

 

 

 

 

 

FRAMING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

METAL PANELS

 

 

 

 

 

 

(PROVIDED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMBUSTIBLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROJECTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 IN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10-1/2 IN.

 

 

 

 

11-12 IN.

 

 

9 IN.

 

 

 

 

 

7-1/2 IN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 IN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4-3/4 IN.

 

12 IN.

 

 

 

 

 

3 IN.

 

MIN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 IN. MIN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 IN. MIN.

 

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

FACING MATERIAL

 

 

TOP OF FIREPLACE

MIN. 1/2 IN. THICKNESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPENING

 

Height

in.

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

above

mm

152

178

203

228

254

279

305

opening

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Horizontal

in.

3

4-3/4

6

7-1/2

9

10-1/2

12

Mantel

mm

76

121

152

191

228

267

305

distance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 13.4 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal

 

 

Dimensions of Combustibles

 

 

 

Combustible Mantel Legs or Wall Projections

4 INCH

MINIMUM

UNLIMITED

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIAL

Figure 13.5 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening)

C. Facing Material

•The appliance front metal surfaces may be covered with non-combustible materials only.

•Non-combustible materials MUST be placed around the fi replace opening (see Figure 13.6)

•Facing and/or fi nishing materials must not interfere with air fl ow through louvers, operation of louvers and door or removal of the right, left and bottom refractory panel for service.

•Facing and/or fi nishing materials must never overhang into the glass opening.

•Observe all clearances when applying combustible materials.

•Seal joints between the fi nished wall and appliance top and sides using a 300 °F minimum sealant. Refer to Figure 13.7.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT apply combustible materials beyond the minimum clearances. Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified in this manual. Overlapping materials could ignite and will interfere with proper operation of doors and louvers.

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