General Information
900738-00 04/2017
Innovative Hearth Products
MHD35 Series Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
14
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
Fireplace And Vent Clearances
The fi replace is approved with zero clearance to combustible materials on all sides
(
Table 8
)
, with the following
exception: The unit may not be recessed (allowance made for mantel legs / side trim in
Figure 5, page 15
)
. When
the unit is installed with one side fl ush with a wall, the wall on the other side of the unit must not extend beyond the
front edge of the unit
(
Figure 5, page 15
)
.
Table 8 - Minimum Clearances *
Back
1” (26mm) to wrapper
0” (0 mm) to Spacers
Sides
1/2” (13 mm) to wrapper
0” (0 mm) to Spacers **
Top Standoffs
0” (0 mm) to top standoffs
Floor
0” (0 mm)
From Bottom of Unit to Ceiling
64” (1626 mm)
Vent
3” (77 mm)—Top *
1” (26 mm)—Sides and Bottom
Front Service Clearance—
clearance immediately in front of viewing area(s)
36” (914 mm)
* 3” (77 mm) above any horizontal/inclined vent component.
** See
Page 20
for clearance requirements to the nailing fl ange located at each side of the unit and any screw heads adjacent to it.
The fi replace must be mounted on a fully supported base extending the full width and depth of the unit. The fi replace
may be located on or near conventional construction materials. However, if installed on combustible materials, such
as carpeting, vinyl tile or other combustible material other than wood fl ooring, the appliance shall be installed on a
metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance.
Hearth Extension
A hearth extension is not required with this fi replace. If a hearth extension is used, do not block the lower control
compartment door. Any hearth extension used is for appearance only and does not have to conform to standard
hearth extension installation requirements.
Shelf Height
To provide for the lowest possible shelf surface, use the rear vent model. For top vent models, the venting attached
to the top vent should be routed in a way to minimize obstructions to the space above the fi replace. Do not insulate
the space between the fi replace and the area above it
(
Tables 9
and
10
).
The minimum height from the base of the
fi replace to the underside of combustible materials used to construct a utility shelf in this fashion is shown in
Table
9
.
Table 9 - Combustible Shelf Height—Top Vent
Model
Top Vent with one 90° Elbow
Alternative Rear Vent
applications*
Shelf Height
(see table)
No com-
bustibles or
insulation
in the
shaded area
between the
appliance
and the
shelf above
it.
Secure Vent
®
Secure Flex
®
(fl ex elbow)
Secure Vent
®
35” Models
47” (1194 mm)
49” (1245 mm)
41” (1042 mm)
*In alternative, Rear Vent applications, Top Vent will be sealed as detailed in Installation
Sequence
Step 3.5
.
*
