Operating instructions
Rinnai New Zealand Limited RDV3610 Operation Manual: 11620-D
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Mantels, surrounds, and hearths
Hearths
A hearth is not necessary but can be used for decorative purposes or protection of sensitive
ooring if required. It must not obscure the front of the re.
A mantel and surround are allowed providing they are outside the minimum clearances shown
below.
A Mantel height from top of replace 400 mm minimum
B Mantel depth at 400 mm (vertical clearance) 300 mm maximum
For every 50 mm of added mantel depth, there must be an additional 100 mm of vertical clearance. For
example; a mantel depth (B) of 350 mm will require 500 mm (A) of vertical clearance.
C Surround from side of replace 300 mm minimum
D Surround projection at 300 mm (side clearance) 50 mm maximum
For every 50 mm of added surround projection, there must be an additional 50 mm of side clearance. For ex-
ample; a surround projection (D) of 100 mm will require 350 mm (C) of side clearance.
C - Surround from side of fireplace
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inimum Vertical Clearance 400mm
B - Mantel depth
A - Mantel height from top of fireplace
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D - Surround
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