5.6
MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES
RISK OF FIRE, MAINTAIN ALL SPECIFIED AIR SPACE CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES. FAILURE
TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO
OVERHEAT. ENSURE ALL CLEARANCES (I.E. BACK, SIDE, TOP, VENT, MANTEL, FRONT, ETC.) ARE
WHEN USING PAINT OR LACQUER TO FINISH THE MANTEL, THE PAINT OR LACQUER MUST BE
Combustible mantel clearance can vary according to the mantel depth. Use the graph to help evaluate the
clearance needed. These same requirements apply to any combustibles protruding on either side of the
appliance.
12" (305mm)
10" (254mm)
8" (203mm)
6" (152mm)
4" (102mm)
2" (51mm)
5.7
NAILING TAB INSTALLATION
A.
To determine the fi nal location and where to bend the nailing tabs you must fi rst determine the
thickness of your fi nishing material (i.e. drywall). This will determine the dimension from the
front edge of the corner post to the nailing tab. Once the desired tab has been choosen, bend
and secure to the framing.
!
CLEARLY MAINTAINED.
HEAT RESISTANT TO PREVENT DISCOLOURATION.
2
4
6
8 10 12
MANTEL DEPTH (INCHES)
WARNING
TOP OF APPLIANCE
1/2" FINISHING
3/4" FINISHING
73.1
OPENING
MATERIAL
MATERIAL
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