Monessen Hearth Direct Vent Gas Fireplace MDV500 - Manual (Page 11)

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CLEARANCES
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
MANTEL CLEARANCES
NOTE: The combustible area around the fireplace must
not protrude more than
1 /
2
" from the facing. If it does, it is
considered a mantel and must meet the mantel requirements
listed in this manual.
Figure 6 - Clearances from the Mantel,
Ceiling, and Side Wall
WARNING
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow
in struc tions exactly can create a fire hazard.
The appliance cannot be installed on a carpet, tile or other combustible material
other than wood flooring. If installed on carpet or vinyl flooring, the appliance shall
be installed on a metal, wood or noncombustible material panel ex tend ing full width
and depth of the appliance.
Figure 7 - Mantel Clearances
10 3 /
4
"
9 1 /
2
"
8 1 /
4
" 7"
12"
6"
12"
10"
8"
6"
4"
2 1 /
2
"
Wall
Insulation
Board
Stud
Side View
Top View
Combustible mantle
Side wall
12" minimum
6" minimum from
both side walls
72" minimum
12"
maximum
FIREPLACE
HOOD
WALL
COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL
AREA
6"
5"
3"
2.5" 4.5"
45°
3.5" 3.5"
1"
1.5" 1.5"