Mendota FV46 - Page 25

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Clearances to Combustible Mantels
Mantel Clearances for this fireplace may be measured from the top of the convection air opening or the floor level of this
fireplace. The location that is referenced normally to measure mantel clearances is the Top of the Convection Air Opening. For
ease, however, measure up from the floor level of this fireplace. The chart and diagram, in this page, provide all the reference
dimensional information necessary in determining the distance a combustible mantel may protrude out from the front surface
of this fireplace.
The chart below shows the distance from the fireplaces front surface that the combustible mantel may protrude. If you prefer
to take measurements from the Top of the Convection Air Opening, note that the Top of the convection air opening is 35 inches
up from the floor level of this fireplace.
WARNING: Make proper use of this chart.
Do not compromise the specifications
contained in this chart.
Failure to adhere to proper clearances
required to combustibles may cause
spontaneous combustion of the mantel
and may result in a fire causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
NOTE: For mantels that protrude more
than 8 inches from the front surface of
the fireplace use a rise and run of (3:4)
to calculate the required height of the
mantel.
EXAMPLE: You have a 12" mantel. To
calculate the height above the
convection air opening the equation
would be: 12" x (3/4) + 13" = 22" above
the convection air opening.
Figure 3-17 Mantel Clearances
Note: The distance from the Floor Level of this Fireplace to the Top Air Gap is
34-7/8”.
6 - 11/16
5 - 5/16
1 - 5/16
4
2 - 11/16
19
8
14
16
18
15
17
35"
6"
8"
FIREPLACE FACE MUST BE COVERED WITH
NONCOMBUSTIBLE FACING IN THIS AREA.
A COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL IS NOT ALLOWED
IN THIS AREA.
0"
0"
13"
HEIGHT ABOVE
CONVECTION AIR OPENING
DISTANCE FROM
FIREPLACE FACE
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE
APPROVED MANTEL PROFILE
13
FIREPLACE TOP SAIL
54"
8"
19"
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE