11 Finishing

A. Mantel and Wall Projections

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

Clearance to combustible material under the insert is 1/4 inch (6 mm). Clearance from top of fireplace opening for combustibles extending 12 inches max. is 12 inches.

Use leveling legs to raise insert minimum 1/4 inch (6 mm) above combustible material or outer wrap of factory built firebox.

Combustible facings must not extend behind the insert surround. For non-combustible material specifications refer to section 1.E.

EXISTING NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING

12 IN.

MAX.

12 IN. MIN.

Figure 11.1 Mantel Clearance

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