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E. combustible mantel, F. sidewalls/surrounds – Hearth and Home Technologies CR36D User Manual

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E. Combustible Mantel

• See Figure 11.4.
• A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower

than 12 5/8 in. (321 mm) above the top of the fi replace
opening.

• A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of

10 in. (254 mm).

• Combustible trim and materials cannot be placed within

6 in. (152 mm) of the fi replace opening (top or sides).

• Combustible materials projecting more than 1-1/2 in.

(38 mm) shall not be placed within 12 in. (305 mm) from
the top of the fi replace opening.

• Combustible trim must not cover the metal surfaces of

the fi replace.

• Mantel clearance is in accordance with Section 7-3.3.3

of ANSI/NFPA211.

10 in. (254 mm)

41 in. (1041 mm)

Minimum ceiling height: 7 ft. (2.13 m)

Figure 11.4 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above
Fireplace

F. Sidewalls/Surrounds

• Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located

a minimum of 18 in. (457 mm) from the fireplace
opening.

16 3/4 in.

Minimum

48 in. Min.

36-5/8 in.

50 deg

20 in.

4 in.

39 deg

BRICK

FRONT

14-1/2 in.

18 in. Min.

48 in. Min.

34 in.

39 deg

14-1/2 in.

18 in. Min.

16 3/4 in.

Minimum

50 deg

20 in.

Figure 11.5 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (acceptable on both sides of opening)

• Combustible or non-combustible mantel legs, surrounds

and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 11.5.

Heatilator • CL36D, CR36D • 12538 • Rev T • 09/08