INSTALLATION

CLEARANCES

COMBUSTIBLE MANTELS

The clearances listed below are Minimum dis- tances unless otherwise stated:

A major cause of chimney related fires is failure to maintain required clearances (air space) to combustible materials. It is of the greatest importance that this fire- place and vent system be installed only in accordance with these instructions.

Clearance to Combustibles from:

Because of the extreme heat this fireplace emits, the mantel clearances are critical. Combustible mantel clearances from top of unit are shown in the diagram below.

Note: A non-combustible mantel may be installed at a lower height if the framing is made of metal studs covered with a non-combustible board.

Back

0"

(0mm)

Side

0"

(0mm)

Floor

0"

(0mm)

NOTE: The minimum floor clearance must be

maintained from the top surface of the carpet-

ing, tile, etc.

 

 

Minimum Clearance from Top of Unit to:

Mantel*

min. 7" (177mm)

Ceiling

30"

(762mm) from

top of unit.

 

 

Side Wall Clearance

 

 

Bay or Flush Front

7-1/2"

(191mm)

Vent

1-1/2"

(38mm) Flex

 

1-1/4"

(32mm) Simpson Dura-Vent

Alcove Clearances:

 

 

Max. Depth

36"

(914mm)

Min. Width

48"

(1219mm)

Min. Height

59"

(1499mm)

* see mantle clearance instructions (page 7).

 

This drawing is to scale at 1:6 (one inch = 6 inches). Mantel can be installed anywhere in shaded

 

area or higher using the above scale.

WARNING

Note: Ensure the paint that is used on the mantel and the facing is "heat resistant"

Fire hazard is an extreme risk if

or the paint may discolour.

these clearances are not ad-

MANTEL LEG CLEARANCES

hered to.

Clearances for Bay or Flush Front

Combustible mantel leg clearances as per diagram below:

Maximum 1-1/2" projection at 2" minimum clearance.

The HeatWave Duct Kit has different clearance and framing requirements, check the HeatWave manual for details.

Regency P33R-2 Zero Clearance Rear Vent Direct Vent Gas Fireplace

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