TRIM AND MANTEL INSTALLATION FOR WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES

LOCATING MANTEL

Maximum depth of mantel is 12"

A =

6½" -

Minimum from top of fireplace opening to bottom

 

 

of any combustible trim material sticking out no

 

 

more than 1½" beyond face of fireplace

B =

12" -

Minimum from top of fireplace opening to bottom

 

 

of combustible trim material sticking out more than

 

 

1½" from top of fireplace opening

Combustible

Combustible

 

Wall Board

Mantel

 

 

12"max.

Non-

 

 

 

Combustible

 

Surround Trim

 

B

 

 

A

 

 

Top of

 

 

Fireplace

 

 

Opening

 

Figure 25 - Locating Mantel

FAN ASSEMBLY

This fireplace is equipped with a fan assembly to help circulate heat pro-

 

duced by the fireplace. The energy used by the fan assembly will be less

WARNING

receptacle box (field-wired) to a 60 Hz, 120 vac, 15 amp electrical circuit.

than a 30 watt light bulb.

 

The fan assembly has been factory-wired to the fireplace receptacle box

 

located on the right side of the fireplace. Connect wiring from the fireplace

 

Field-wiring must comply with local codes or, in the absence of local

 

codes, with the latest edition of National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70.

 

See Figure 26.

 

Fireplace

Receptacle Box

Fan

Fan

 

Motor

Motor

 

1

2

Cord Set

 

 

120V, 60Hz

Ground

On/Off

Rocker Switch

(SPST)

Figure 26 - Wiring Diagram

Always check and make sure power is off before attempting to install or service any electrical wiring or components.

Field Wire to

60Hz, 120 VAC, 15AMP Electrical Circuit

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Monessen Hearth BWBC500MHB FAN Assembly, Locating Mantel, Fireplace Receptacle Box, On/Off Rocker Switch, Field Wire to

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