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Hearth & Home Technologies, Inc. • Bravo, Aztec • InD • 703-900 Rev. N • 8/06 31
A. Mantel Projections
Figure 11.1 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding
maximum horizontal dimensions of appliance mantels or
other combustible projections above the top front edge of
the appliance.
Finishing
11
1/2 INCH NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD REQUIRED ON UNIT FACE
FINISHING
EDGE
TRIM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
MAY CONTACT AND COVER
FRONT AND SIDE AREAS
BELOW GLASS/FRONT
NAILING
TABS
Figure 11.3 Noncombustible Facing Diagram
1 INCH
MINIMUM
TO
VENT PIPE
31
CEILING
3 7/8
14
12
13
17
9 1/8
MIN.
3 1/8
11
9
10
7
5
6
TOP OF
FINISHING STRIP
TOP OF
UNIT
16
18
15
8
Fire Risk.
Finish all edges and fronts to clearances and
specifi cations listed in manual.
WARNING
• Black metal appliance front may be covered with
noncombustible material only.
• Do NOT overlap combustible materials onto appliance
front.
• Install combustible materials only up to specifi ed clear-
ances on top, front and side.
• Seal joints between the fi nished wall and appliance top
and sides using only a 300
o
F minimum sealant.
Figure 11.2 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections
(Acceptable on both sides of opening.)
Figure 11.1 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles
above Appliance
B. Facing Material
Fire Risk.
Do NOT obstruct air inlet or outlet grilles.
Do NOT modify grilles.
• Modifying or covering grilles could cause
temperature rise and fi re hazard.
WARNING
Finishing materials must not interfere with:
• Air fl ow through grilles or louvers.
• Operation of louvers or doors.
• Access for service.
WARNING
Risk of Fire
• Non-combustible clearances MUST be
maintained.
• Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must
NOT be used as sheathing or facing in the
non-combustible zone.
• See Section 11 for proper clearances.
• See Section 1 for combustible/non-
combustible defi nitions.