Specifications

OPTIMA 22 8
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
Clearances to Faceplate
1” (25 mm)
1” (25 mm)
Sidewalls or Mantle Supports
CAUTION: This appliance is designed for use in any masonry or factory-built, wood-burning
fireplace. It cannot be enclosed by combustible material and used as a built-in gas fireplace.
WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use
only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal
injury or loss of life.
Combustible mantle allowed in
shaded area. Mantle extension
maybe increased 1” (25 mm) for
each additional 1” (25 mm)
increase in clearance height.
Example: If using a 5” (127 mm)
shelf, reduce the minimum height
to 33” (838 mm). If using a
4” (100 mm) shelf, reduce the
minimum height to 32” (813 mm)
Note: With all optional
accessories, attached
clearances remain the
same.
6” (152 mm)
Minimum Height
From Bottom of
Appliance: 34”
(864 mm) with a
6” (152 mm) mantle.
Note:
If existing wood fire-
place hearth protection
is removed it must be
replaced by a non-
combustible hearth
protection extending
16” (406 mm) from the
front of the fireplace
insert.
Minimum 1” (25 mm)
clearance is required from the
faceplate (fireplace surround)
to a sidewall or mantle
support. See APPLIANCE
DIMENSIONS for surround
sizes.