Archgard Optima 40 - Clearance to Combustibles

Optima 40 8
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
CAUTION: This appliance is designed for used in any masonry or factory built wood burning
fireplace. It cannot be enclosed by combustible material and used as a built-in gas fireplace.
WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use
only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal
injury or loss of life.
TOP VIEW
Clearances to Faceplate
3” (76 mm)
3” (76 mm)
Sidewalls or Mantle Supports
Minimum 3” (76 mm)
clearance is required from the
faceplate (fireplace surround)
to a sidewall or mantle
support. See APPLIANCE
DIMENSIONS for surround
sizes.
SIDE VIEW
Note:
If existing wood fireplace hearth protection is removed it must be replaced by a non-
combustible hearth protection extending 16” (406 mm) from the front of the fireplace insert.
And the new hearth extension MUST be raised 3/4” (19 mm) above ANY combustible floor.
Note: With bay window attached
clearances remain the same.
6” (152 mm)
Minimum Height
From Bottom of
Applinace: 43-1/2”
(1105 mm) with a
6” (152 mm) mantel.
Combustible mantle allow in
shaded area. Mantle extension
maybe increased 1” (25 mm) for
each additional 1” (25 mm)
increase in clearance height.
Example: If using a 5” (127 mm)
reduce minimum height to
42-1/2” (1108 mm).
If using a 4” (101 mm) reduce
minimum height to
41-1/2” (1054 mm)
3/4” (19 mm)
16” (406)