Operating instructions

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INSTALLATION OF FLAT PANEL TV ON TOP OF ML47

All flat panel TVs are solid state electronic appliances and are vulnerable to ambient temperatures greater than 90

The ML47 is a gas fired heater and high ambient temperatures are to be expected in the immediate vicinity of this fire-

place.

If the installation of a Flat Panel TV is de-

sired above this appliance, proceed with

caution. Follow the specific framing dimen-

sion and instructions provided below. Men-

dota does not warrant any TV installed

above a Mendota Fireplace against heat

damage.

Given, below, is the minimum TV Cavity

framing and creation method. If possible,

increase the distance between the top

edge of the top convection air opening of

this fireplace and the bottom edge of the

TV cavity as much as possible beyond the

18” minimum requirement. Higher up

means a cooler TV.

You MUST create a recessed 5” deep cavi-

ty to house the TV. NEVER mount any TV

above this fireplace without creating a re-

cessed cavity.

Framing the TV Recessed Cavity

Use 2x6 lumber to create the basic frame

for the TV cavity. Front edge of 2x6

lumber shall be flush with the front

edge of the top rough framing 2x4

member. Locate the bottom 2x6 so

its top surface is a minimum 18”

above the top edge of the top con-

vection air opening of this fireplace.

Allow more distance if the ceiling

height allows rather than using the

18” minimum.

The finished recessed cavity shall

be 6” wider than the TV width, 6”

taller than the TV height and 5”

deep. Avoid using TV mounting

brackets that are too deep. The

TV’s front-most surface must be

recessed inward in the cavity at

least 2 inches from the front surface

of the final finish material.