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Installation, Combustible mantels clearances, Mantel clearances – Regency SEE THRU P121-NG User Manual

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Regency P121/P121LC/P121RC/P131 Zero Clearance Room Sealed Gas Fireplace

9

INSTALLATION

COMBUSTIBLE MANTELS

CLEARANCES

The clearances listed below are Minimum distances unless otherwise stated (refer to diagrams on page 8):

WARNING:

Fire hazard is an extreme risk

if these clearances (air space)

to combustible materials are

not adhered to. It is of greatest

importance that this fireplace

and flue system be installed

only in accordance with these

instructions.

Clearance to Combustibles from:

Back

0"

(0mm)

Side

0"

(0mm)

Floor

0"

(0mm)

CAUTION REQUIREMENTS: The top, back and sides of the fireplace are defined by

standoffs. The metal ends of the standoffs may NOT be recessed into combus-

tible construction.

Determine the total thickness of the finished floor (eg. tile, carpet, slate) to allow

the finished surface to be flush with the base of the unit.

Ceiling Height from Floor 72" (1828mm)

Mantel Height from Base of Unit:

39" min. (991mm)

Horizontal Flue Clearances:

Top

2-1/2"(64mm)

Side

1-1/2"(38mm)

Bottom

1-1/2"(38mm)

Vertical Flue Clearances 1-1/4" (32mm)

Because of the extreme heat this fireplace emits, the mantel clearanc-

es are critical. Combustible mantel clearances from top of unit are shown in

Diagram to the right.

Note: A non-combustible mantel may be installed at a lower height if

the framing is made of metal studs covered with a non-

combustible board.

This drawing is to scale at 1:6 (one inch = 6 inches)

Mantel can be installed anywhere in shaded area or higher using this scale.

Caution: Ensure the paint that is used on the mantel and the facing is

"heat resistant" or the paint may discolour.

* If the 3" (76mm) metal extension trim is removed it must be replaced with a 8"

(203mm) non-combustible material.

Mantel Clearances

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