Installation – Regency Liberty L965E Large Gas Fireplace User Manual
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Non-combustible
Facing
To Unit
Base
18-1/2”
33-1/4”
10
20
26
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
10" (254mm)
No Mantel
Here
Figure 11. Mantel Clearances
Figure 12. Typical Framing for Sidewalls & Mantel - Detailed.
52-5/16"(1329mm)
Minimum
Fireplace Base to
Combustible Mantel
44-3/4"(1137mm)
Minimum
Framing Width
The	mantel’s	maximum	overhang	is	10”	(254mm)	
at	 the	 minimum	 height	 of	 52¼”	 (1327mm)	
measured	from	the	base	of	the	fireplace.
The	 mantel	 can	 extend	 1”	 (25.4mm)	 further	 for	
every	1”	(25.4mm)	of	height	it	is	installed	over	the	
minimum	height,	as	shown	in	Figure	12.
Non-combustible	 mantels	 and	 mantel	 legs	 are	
not	limited	to	these	dimensions.
Mantel	 temperatures	 are	 monitored	 during	
testing	and	can	reach	117°F	(47°C)	above	room	
temperatures.	 Make	 sure	 the	 finish	 on	 your	
mantel	is	suitable	for	temperatures	of	this	range.
FRAMING FOR SIDEWALLS AND MANTEL:
Regency L965E / HZ965E Gas Fireplace
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