Fireplace installation, Selecting location, Mantel clearances – Desa GL36CRP User Manual

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Figure 4 - Clearances from Top View

Figure 3 - Minimum Clearances,

Side View

MANTEL CLEARANCES

Woodwork, such as wood trims, mantels and other

combustible materials, should not be placed within

7" of the opening of this appliance (see Figure 5).

Combustible material above the fireplace project-

ing more than 1

1

/

2

" from the appliance’s front face

must not be less than 12" from the appliance open-

ing (ref. NFPA Standard 211 Sec. 7-3.3.3).

Figure 5 - Mantel Clearances

FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION

CLEARANCES

Minimum clearances to combustibles are:

• Back and side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1"

• Vent surfaces (side and bottom) . . . . . . . . . 1"

• Ceiling to opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35"

• Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0"

• Wall to front of glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36"

• Perpendicular wall to opening of unit . . . . 4"

• Top spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0"

See Figures 3 and 4.

CAUTION: Do not block

required air spaces with insu-

lation or any other material. Do

not obstruct effective opening

of appliance with any type of

facing material.

In selecting a location, the following precautions

must be observed:

1. Do not connect this appliance to a chimney

system used for a solid fuel burning fire-

place.

2. Install in an area providing ventilation and

adequate combustion air.

3. Due to high temperatures, do not locate this

appliance in high traffic areas or near furniture

and draperies.

4. Never obstruct the front opening of the appli-

ance or the flow of combustion and ventilation

air. Keep control compartments accessible.

5. DO NOT locate in the vicinity where gasoline

or other flammable liquids may be stored. The

appliance area must be kept clear and free

from these combustible materials.

SELECTING LOCATION

Continued

1" Minimum
Clearance to Combustibles

1" Minimum
Clearance from Pipe
to Combustibles

4" Min. from the Perpendicular
Side Wall to the Fireplace Opening (Typ.)

6" O.D.

19"

11

3

/

8

"

22

3

/

4

"

21

5

/

8

"

35" Min. to
Effective
Opening
to Ceiling

Doublewall
6" B-Vent

1" Min. Clearance
from Pipes to Combustibles

Do Not Pack Space
Between Spacer with
Any Type of Insulation

0" to
Floor

63

7

/

8

"

Minimum

Note: Mantel clearances apply

to both sides of the applliance.

Header

Drywall

Fireplace Top

12

1

/

4

"

(Ref.)

6" (Ref.)

33°

12" Min.

7" Min.

to Effective

Opening

3" Nom.

1

1

/

2

" Max.

Combustible

Materials

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