Archgard 40-DVI40N - Manual (Page 8)

Optima 40 - SB
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CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
CAUTION: This appliance is designed for used in any masonry or factory built wood burning
fireplace. It cannot be enclosed by combustible material and used as a built-in gas fireplace.
WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use
only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal
injury or loss of life.
TOP VIEW
Clearances to Faceplate
3” (76 mm) 3” (76 mm)
Sidewalls or Mantle Supports
Minimum 3” (76 mm) clearance
is required from the faceplate
(fireplace surround) to a sidewall
or mantle support.
See APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS
for surround sizes.
SIDE VIEW
Note: With bay window attached
clearances remain the same.
6” (152 mm)
Minimum Height
From Bottom of
Applinace: 43-½”
(1105 mm) with a
6” (152 mm) mantle.
Combustible mantle allowed in
shaded area. Mantle extension may
be increased 1” (25 mm) for each
additional 1” (25 mm) increase in
clearance height.
Example: If using a 5” (127 mm)
reduce minimum height to
42½” (1108 mm). If using a 4” (101
mm) reduce minimum height to
41½” (1054 mm)
¾” (19 mm)
16” (406)
Note: If existing wood fireplace hearth protection is removed it must be replaced by a non-
combustible hearth protection extending 16” (406 mm) from the front of the fireplace insert. The
new hearth extension MUST be raised ¾” (19 mm) above ANY combustible floor.