Monessen Hearth DLX28 User Manual

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Heater in 
Fireplace or 
Firebox

Heat 
Resistant
Material

10" and Less

12"       28"

Minimum of 8"
Heat 
Resistant
Material

Mantel

Hood

2

1

/

2

"

8"

6"

7"

14

1

/

2

"

4"

Figure 10 is an example of an unsafe mantel installa-
tion. This mantel projects 4" at 8" above the opening,
exceeding the maximum acceptable distance of 2

1

/

2

"

The mantel also projects 7" at 14

1

/

2

" above the open-

ing, exceeding the maximum acceptable distance of 6".

If your mantel profile is unsafe, you may either:

• Raise the mantel to an acceptable height

• Remove the mantel

The bottom of the mantel may project from the wall a
maximum of 10" at a minimum of 28" above the opening.