Mantel Clearance issue - What can I do ???

[burn one]

The Jotul 550 manual states that I need 48" clearance with heat shield 156448 for 11.5 wood mantel. The problem that I have only 41 1/2". What can I do? I don't want to remove the wood mantel.

Thank for your help

 

[branchburner]

I'm assuming the Jotul mantle shield sits right above the insert. I'm surprised it doesn't buy you a greater reduction in clearance. I cannot say if this would fly with Jotul, or your insurance agent, or your building inspector, but it would seem that a second mantle shield (attached to the mantle itself, rather than on the insert) would be good for another 6". But I ain't in charge.

 

[Summertime]

I read the manual and it stated that in the U.S. you needed 57 3/4" from the floor for a 11.5" mantel the heat shield will give you a few extra inches. 41" doesn't sound right? did you check the manual and see how it's measured in the diagram?

 

[burn one]

That is without the heatshield 156448.

Are there any mod that can be done?

 

[Summertime]

Are you saying that with the heatshield you are still too close?

 

[burn one]

Yes.The manual states that with mantel heat shield 156448 for a combustible mantel 11.5" wide ,you need 48" from the hearth surface to lowest mantel surface. I only have 41 1/2". Is there any thing that can be done so I can use this stove. I want to keep the Beech Wood mantel in place.

Thank for any help.

 

[CarbonNeutral]

Move the mantel upwards, use your best carpentry skills to make extensions that always look like they were there

 

[Summertime]

Maybe it would help to include a picture of your fireplace.