Monessen Hearth DEB20 - Manual (Page 16)

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Heater in
Fireplace or
Firebox
Heat
Resistant
Material
10" or less
12" min. 28"
2 1 /
2
"
8"
6"
7"
14 1 /
2
"
4"
Figure 10 - Minimum Mantel Clearance with No Hood - DEB24 and DEB30
(Example of Unsafe Installation)
Figure 9 - Minimum Mantel Clearance with No Hood — DEB24 and DEB30
Example:
The bottom of the mantel may project from the wall a
maximum of 10" at a minimum of 28" above the
CLEARANCES
AND
HEIGHT REQUIRMENTS
Figure 10 is an example of an unsafe mantel installation.
This mantel projects 4" at 8" above the opening, exceeding
the maximum acceptable distance of 2
1 /
2
" The mantel also
projects 7" at 14 1 /
2
" above the opening, exceeding the
maximum acceptable distance of 6".
If your mantel profile is unsafe, you may either:
• Raise the mantel to an acceptable height
OR
• Remove the mantel