Style selections SSEB18RT - If Using Mantel; Determining Mantel Clearances; Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance; When Using a Hood

13
If Using Mantel
You must have noncombustible material(s) (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) at least 1/2 in.
thick. With sheet metal, you must have noncombustible material behind it. Noncombustible
material must extend at least 8 inches up. If noncombustible material is less than 12 in., you
must install the replace hood accessory. Even if noncombustible material is
more than 12 in., you may need the hood accessory to deect heat away from mantel shelf.
See Fig. 4, 5 and 6 for minimum clearances requirements.
IMPORTANT: If these minimum clearances are not met, you must operate heater with
chimney ue damper open. Go to “Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented
Operation,” page 15.
MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances, you must also meet required
clearances between replace opening and mantel shelf. If the clearances listed below are
not met, you will need a hood.
Determining Mantel Clearances
If you meet minimum clearance requirements between mantel shelf and top of replace
opening, a hood is not necessary (see Fig. 5).
Noncombustible
Material Distance
Requirements for Safe Installation
8 in. or more Noncombustible material okay.
Less than 8 in.
Noncombustible material must be extended to at least 8 in. See be-
tween 8 in. and 12 in. above. If you can not extend material, you must
operate heater with ue damper open.
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
When Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Fig. 6 are not met, you must have a hood. When using a hood there
are still certain minimum mantel clearances required. Follow minimum clearances shown in
Fig. 6 when using a hood.
24 in. Model
Log set
18 in. Model
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Mantel Shelf
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Minimum
Non-
Combustible
Material
Height
Log set
18 in., 24in.,
Models
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
Mantel Shelf
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
Hood
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
All minimum
distances are in
inches
Fig. 5 - Minimum mantel clearances
without using hood
Fig. 6 - Minimum mantel clearances when
using hood