OPTIONAL STEP Cool Surface System Part 4
TV Installation Considerations:
If you are planning to mount a TV above your
replace some considerations must be made to
ensure it is protected from the heat.
During testing temperatures did not exceed
121°F (49°C) midway up the front wall (Figure 12 &
13). There is no guarantee that these temperatures
will not harm the longevity of your TV. Make sure
to consult your TV manufacturer’s specications
to nd the maximum allowable operating
temperature. Since every home and installation
is unique, temperatures should be veried at the
time of install if possible. If desired, front wall
temperatures can be lowered to 104°F (40°C) with
the use of a mantle (Figure 13). Refer to page 7
for revised mantle clearances. A TV should not be
installed if temperatures exceed the manufacturers
maximum allowable temperature.
Figure CSS TV Clearances Figure CSS TV Clearances
29°F 41”
21°F 35”
21°F 29”
24°F 23”
17°F 17”
20°F 11”
30°F 5”
0”
Above
Ambient
Height from
Opening
4” Mantle
29” from oor.
Combustible
Facing Kit
1/2” Combustible Base
Material (Drywall)
Up to 1” Combustible
Material.
NOTE: You cannot install a Surround
with the mantle at its lowest position.
Install mantle at 31” for a Surround
Min.
2-1/2”
(6.4cm)
Min. 2” (5cm)
Gap
Combustible
Facing Kit
1/2” Combustible Base
Material (Drywall)
Up to 1” Combustible
Material
29°F 41”
29°F 35”
29°F 29”
27°F 23”
35°F 17”
38°F 11”
49°F 5”
0”
Above
Ambient
Height from
Opening
1-1/2” Air Gap behind the TV.
(Typically provided by a wall
mount)
TV must be 5” min from
discharge if no mantle
Framing Clearances - Front Vent Framing Clearances - Side Vent
Min. 3/4” (1.9cm)
Mantel Thickness
29 “
(74cm)
31 “
(79cm)
Min. Height
For Surround
33“
(84cm)
4” (102mm)
8” (203mm)
12” (305mm)
2-1/16”
(75cm)
Min. Height
to Ceiling
55-1/16”
(1399cm)
Min. Height
to Ceiling
64 1/8”
(1630mm)
C34
C44
C60
C72
29 “
(74cm)
31 “
(79cm)
Min. Height
For Surround
33“
(84cm)
4” (102mm)
8” (203mm)
12” (305mm)
2-1/16”
(75cm)
Min. Height
to Ceiling
55-1/16”
(1399cm)