Monessen Hearth HVFL18 - Manual (Page 14)

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Heater in
Fireplace or
Firebox
8" or More of
Heat Resistant
Material
Hood
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 WOODEN MANTEL,
MATERIAL SHELF OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE PROJECTION
MEASUREMENT
HVFL18 HVFL24
12" or more Hood not required. Observe profiles (side Hood not required. Observe profile (side
elevations) shown in Figure 7, page 15. elevations) shown in Figure 9, page 16.
8" to less than 12" Install hood and observe profiles shown Install hood and observe profiles shown
in Figure 8, page 15; OR extend heat in Figure 7, page 15; OR extend heat
resistant material to at least 12" and observe resistant material to at least 12" and observe
profiles shown in Figure 7, page 15. profiles shown in Figure 9, page 16.
Less than 8" Extend heat resistant material to at least Extend heat resistant material to at least
8", install hood and observe profiles shown 8", install hood and observe profiles shown
in Figure 8, page 15; OR extend heat in Figure 7, page 15; OR extend heat
resistant material to at least 12" and observe resistant material to at least 12" and observe
profiles shown in Figure 8, page 15. profiles shown in Figure 9, page 16.