Monessen Hearth MJ27NR - Manual (Page 13)

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FP1998
heat resist mantel
Hood
Heater in
Fireplace or
Firebox
8" or More of
Heat Resis-
tant Materials
FP1998
CLEARANCES and HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Figure 6 - Measuring Heat Resistant Material for Mantel
Heat resistant material (minimum requirements) with wooden mantel or other combustible projection:
To install the heater with a wooden mantel, shelf or other combustible projection above, first measure the heat
resistant material shown in Figure 6, then refer to Table B.
TABLE B - Heat Resistant Material Heights and Mantel Location
Heat Resistant Requirements for Safe Installation with Wood
Material Mantel, Shelf or Other Combustible Projection
Measurement MJ27
12" or more Hood not required. Observe profile (side elevations)
shown on Page 14, Figure 8.
8" to less than 12" Install hood and observe profiles shown on Page 14,
Figure 7; OR extend heat resistant material to at least
12" and observe profiles shown on Page 14, Figure 8.
Less than 8" Extend heat resistant material to at least 8", install
hood and observe profiles shown on Page 14, Figure
7; OR extend heat resistant material to at least 12"
and observe profiles on Page 14, Figure 8.