Continental Fireplaces CB36PTR - 6.0 Finishing

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5.6 minimum mantel clearances
EN ! WARNING
RISK OF FIRE, MAINTAIN ALL SPECIFIED AIR SPACE CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR CAUSE THE
APPLIANCE TO OVERHEAT. ENSURE ALL CLEARANCES (I.E. BACK, SIDE, TOP, VENT,
MANTEL, FRONT, ETC.) ARE CLEARLY MAINTAINED.
WHEN USING PAINT OR LACQUER TO FINISH THE MANTEL, THE PAINT OR LACQUER MUST
BE HEAT RESISTANT TO PREVENT DISCOLOURATION.
Combustible mantel clearance can vary according to mantel depth. Use the graph to help evaluate the
clearance needed. These same requirements apply to any combustibles protruding on either side of the
appliance.
LT
EH
TG
NI12" (30.5cm)
8"
203.2mm MANTEL
AE
10" (254mm)
MH
6"
152.4mm
8" (203.2mm)
8"
4"
101.6mm
6" (152.4mm)
203.2mm
4" (101.6mm)
6"
2"
50.8mm
152.4mm
4"
2" (50.8mm)
101.6mm
2" 50.8mm
02
4
6
8
10
12
TOP OF
MANTEL DEPTH (INCHES)
APPLIANCE
34 5/8”
[88cm]
5.7 nailing tab installation
A. To determine the fi nal location and where to bend the nailing tabs you must fi rst determine
the thickness of your fi nishing material (i.e. drywall). This will determine the dimension from
the front edge of the corner post to the nailing tab. Once the desired tab has been choosen,
bend and secure to the framing.
1/2” FINISHING
MATERIAL
3/4” FINISHING
MATERIAL
W415-1679 / D / 03.09.18