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Initial Installation
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY
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. A recess, mantel, or a combination of both can help keep the heat away from
the TV.
During testing temperatures did not exceed 150°F (65°C) in a 5” deep recess. There is no
guarantee that these temperatures will not harm the longevity of your TV. Make sure to consult your TV
manufacture’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. A TV should
not be installed if temperatures exceed the manufacturers maximum allowable temperature.
See Figure 37 and 38 for minimum TV installation clearances. If a recessed installation is used make
sure there is 2” of clearance around the sides and top of the TV to allow for airow. Remember these
are minimum dimensions increasing them can only help reduce the temperature the TV is subjected too.
Min: 2" Gap
2
1
2
"
64mm
18
1
4
"
464mm
Mantel Thickness
Min: 3/4"
Air Gap Behind TV
Min: 1 1/2" [38mm]
(Typically provided
by wall mount)
Under side
of Mantel
Finishing Edge
Non-Combustible
Should Go All The Way
to The Recess
Figure 37. Minimum TV Install Clearances
2
1
2
"
64mm
Min: 2" Gap
Air Gap Behind TV
Min: 1 1/2" [38mm]
(Typically Provided
by Wall Mount)
Mantel Thickness
Min: 3/4"
Maintain 2 1/2"
Television Screen
Distance - See
Mantel Instructions
for further Information
Finishing Edge
Figure 38. Recess Minimum TV Install Clearances