Regency liberty l676 gas fireplace, Clearance requirements: combustible mantels, Mantel leg clearances – Regency Liberty Gas Fireplace L676-LP1 User Manual

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L676-1 Gas Fireplace

Clearance:

Dimension

Measured From:

A: Mantel Height

16-1/2” (419mm)

Minimum

B: Sidewall

14-3/4” (375mm)

Side of fi replace opening

C: Ceiling

52” (1321mm)

Top of fi replace opening

D: Mantel Depth

13” (330mm)

Maximum

E: Alcove Width

84” (2134mm)

Sidewall to Sidewall (Minimum)

F: Alcove Depth

36” (914mm)

Front to back wall (Maximum)

Clearance Requirements:

Combustible Mantels

Because of the extreme heat this fi replace emits, the mantel clearances
are critical.
Combustible mantel clearances from top of the front facing
are shown in the diagram below. Mantel may be installed anywhere in the
shaded area or higher.

Drywall

Mantel Clearances

2

0

12

6

4

8

10

Top of
Fireplace
Opening

13" (330mm)

3 ½" (89mm)

A

Standoff

B

C

Header
(Metal Stud)

0

10

15

20

25

14

Non-combustible

Facing

To Floor

D

1" (25mm)

Mantel Leg

Clearances

Combustible mantel leg
clearances as per diagram.

Clearances are from the
fi nished edge of the fi replace
opening.

Mantel
Clearances

From Top of

Fireplace Opening

A

31-1/16”

B

26-1/2”

C

17-1/2”

D

16-1/2”

Note:

A non-combustible mantel may
be installed at a lower height if
the framing is made of metal
studs covered with a non-com-
bustible board.

Ensure the paint that is used
on the mantel and the facing is
“heat resistant” or the paint may
discolour.

Regency Liberty L676 Gas Fireplace

Vertical Terminations:

Horizontal Terminations:

IMPORTANT NOTE

Combustible material can only be installed to the bottom
lip of the fi replace as shown below. The fi nished fl oor must
not come in contact with the front face of the fi replace.
Non-combustible material must act as a barrier between
the front face and fi nished fl oor.

Finished Floor

The maximum height that combustible fl oor can be
brought above the base of the unit is 3".

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