Heat & Glo LifeStyle HST-42D owner manual Combustible Mantel

E. Combustible Mantel

•Refer to shaded areas of Figure 11.4 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.

Combustible Wall	Combustible		7 ft (2134 mm)
			minimum
	Decorative Facing		base of fireplace
			to ceiling
2 x 4 stud wall
Standoffs	12 in./305 mm
	Mantel
	6 in./152 mm
	minimum	12 in./305 mm
1 1/ 2 in./38 mm		minimum
Non-combustiblemaximum
Decorative Facing
such as: Steel, iron,	6 in./152 mm
brick, tile, concrete,	minimum
slate, glass, plasters
Seal joint with	Measured from top of fireplace opening
non-combustible
sealant

Figure 11.4 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace

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