Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove
Fireplace Clearances and
Mantel Trim Shields
A fireplace installation requires special clearance between the side of the stove and the right and left walls, between the side of the stove and the decorative side trim on the fireplace face, and between the top of the stove and the mantel.
Noncombustible shields installed 1" (25mm) away from the combustible surface on noncombustible spacers, called ventilated shields, may be used to reduce clearances.
To protect a mantel from the heat of an Intrepid II in a fireplace installation, the ventilated mantel shield must be at least 48" (1219mm) long, and it must be centered over the stove. Ventilated shields for side trim must extend the full length of the trim.
An unprotected mantel (“A” , Fig. 20. ) cannot be more than 9" (229mm) deep and must have a minimum clearance of 30" (762mm), measured from the stove’s top plate. With a ventilated shield, this clearance may be reduced safely to 14" (357mm).
Unprotected top trim (B) protruding 2" (51mm) or less from the face of the fireplace must be a minimum of 24" (610 mm) from the stove’s top surface. With a ventilated trim shield, this clearance may be reduced safely to 14" (357mm).
Unprotected side trim (C) that protrudes 2" (51mm) or less from the face of a fireplace must have a minimum clearance of 15" (381mm), measured from the stove’s top side edge. With a ventilated trim shield, the clearance may be reduced safely to 10" (254mm). If the trim extends more than 2" (51mm), wall clearance requirements apply.
A | B |
C | C |
| ST253 |
Fireplace Mantel and Trim Clearances
Measured from the top and sides of the stove.
| Unprotected | Protected |
A. Mantel | 30" (762mm) | 14" (356mm) |
B. Top Trim | 24" (610mm) | 14" (356mm) |
C. Side Trim | 15" (381mm) | 10" (254mm) |
Fig. 20 Maintain clearances to combustible components of the mantelpiece.
1" (25mm) |
1/4" (6mm) |
ST501
Fig. 21 A
12 | 30000830 |
