Monessen Hearth BUF400 - Manual (Page 9)

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23"
CLEARANCES
and
HEIGHT REqUIREMENTS
4. Mantel clearances: The canopy supplied with the unit
must be installed. If a combustible mantel is installed,
it must meet the clearance requirements as shown in
Figure 5.
5. Floor clearance: This inner chamber firebox floor must be installed at least 5" above any combustible
flooring material, such as carpeting or asphalt tile, which is closer than 14" to the base of the firebox. See
Figure 6.
Or
The inner chamber firebox floor may be installed nearer to the floor if a minimum of 14" of noncombustible
material such as slate or marble is installed between the base of the firebox and the combustible flooring.
See Figure 7.
Figure 5 - Mantel Clearances
Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance above
Combustible Flooring
Figure 7 - Minimum Clearance above Combustible
Flooring with Non-Combustible Material Installed at
Base of Fireplace
Non-Combustible
Material
5" Minimum
14" Minimum
Can Be
Less than 5" Non-Combustible
Material