Monessen Hearth DLX28 - Manual (Page 15)

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Heater in
Fireplace or
Firebox
Heat
Resistant
Material
10" and Less
12" 28"
Minimum of 8"
Heat
Resistant
Material
Mantel
Hood
2 1 /
2
"
8"
6"
7"
14 1 /
2
"
4"
Figure 10 is an example of an unsafe mantel installa-
tion. This mantel projects 4" at 8" above the opening,
exceeding the maximum acceptable distance of 2
1 / 2 "
The mantel also projects 7" at 14 1 /
2
" above the open-
ing, exceeding the maximum acceptable distance of 6".
If your mantel profile is unsafe, you may either:
• Raise the mantel to an acceptable height
OR
• Remove the mantel
CLEARANCES
AND
HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Figure 9 - Minimum Mantel Clearance with No Hood — DLX/GLX 24 and 28
Figure 10 - Unacceptable Mantel Clearance
Example: The bottom of the mantel may project from the wall a
maximum of 10" at a minimum of 28" above the opening.