Minimum clearances to combustibles, Appliance and vent clearances, Hearth extension – Superior SLBV-40PM User Manual

Page 7: Wall finishes / surrounds / mantels

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5 (127)

8-1/4

(209)

14

(356)

12 (305)

19

(483)

8 (203)

2

(51)

4

(102)

6

(152)

8

(203)

10

(254)

12

(305)

10 (254)

14 (356)

18 (457)

16 (406)

12 (305)

Top of

Appliance

inches (millimeters)

Mantel depth

Note - Hood shown

as positioned.

Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

Header

Figure 5 - Minimum Distance to Unprotected Side Wall

Top View of

fireplace

45

o

Protected wall

shown in white

Inches (millimeters)

MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES

Appliance and Vent Clearances

The appliance is approved with zero clearance to combustible materials

on all sides (as detailed in Table 6), with the following exception: When

the unit is installed with one side flush with a wall, the wall on the

other side of the unit must not extend beyond the front edge of the

unit (see Figure 5).

**Note: See Step 1 on Page 8 for clearance requirements to the nailing

flange located at each side of the unit and any screw heads adjacent to it.

Hearth Extension

A hearth extension is not required with this appliance. 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.

Wall finishes / Surrounds / Mantels

Note: Combustible wall finish materials and/or surround materials must

not be allowed to encroach the area defined by the appliance front face

(black sheet metal). Never allow combustible materials to be positioned

in front of or overlapping the appliance face (see Figure 5; also see

Figure 30 on Page 23).

Non-combustible materials, such as surrounds and other appliance trim,

may be installed on the appliance face with these exceptions: they must

not cover any portion of the removable glass panel.

Vertical installation clearances to combustible mantels vary according

to the depth of the mantel. See Figure 6. Mantels constructed of non-

combustible materials may be installed at any height above the appliance

opening; however, do not allow anything to hang below the fireplace hood.

Note: We recommend the use of high-temperature paint (rated 175°F or

higher) on the underside of the mantel.

Combustible materials

may project beyond

one side of the

fireplace opening

as long as they are

kept within the shaded

areas illustrated here.

Combustible Materials

Allowed In Shaded Area

“Safe zone”

Combustible walls

shown in dark gray.

At 14" minimum side

wall clearance, a

combustible wall can

project to any length.

At 8-1/4" side

wall clearance, a

combustible wall

can project 12".

MINIMUM CLEARANCES - Inches (millimeters)

Back

0 (0) to Standoffs or dimples

Sides

0 (0) to Standoffs or dimples**

Top

3 in (76 mm)

floor

0 (0)

from Bottom of Unit

to Ceiling

64 in (1626 mm)

Vent

1 in (25.4 mm)

SERVICE CLEARANCES

front

3 ft (0.9 m)

Table 6

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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.

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