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WARNING
Non-combustible zone: No combustible materials allowed above the fireplace within shaded area for entire width and depth of the
fireplace, with the exception of the header.
5.0
MANTEL REQUIREMENTS
5.1
Mantel Projections
Table 5.1, Mantel Requirements
Mantel Projection
Mantel Clearance from Finishing Edge
Finishing Edge Clearance to
Fireplace Enclosure Floor
1 in.
(25 mm)
14-1/4 in.
(362 mm)
40 in.
(1016 mm)
6 in.
(152 mm)
19-1/4 in.
(489 mm)
45 in.
(1143 mm)
12 in.
(305 mm)
25-1/4 in.
(641 mm)
51 in.
(1295 mm)
Figure 5.1, Mantel Projections & Non-Combustible Zone
Each square represents
1 inch (25 mm)
of mantel projection.
The
arc
represents a 45
°
angle.
NOTE
If you plan to mount a television above the fireplace, refer to 4.0 Recess Construction, on page 10.
Do not bend heat shield
before the fireplace is
positioned in the wall.
See Figure 8.1 on page
14.
