Mantle requirements if stove completely in fireplace?

[2fireplacesinSC]

I have a Jotul F3 CB and took the mantle down because it was around 4 inches too low. But as I was thinking what to do with the three holes in the brick face, I realized it's completely in the fireplace. Do I have to be concerned about clearances if it's entirely in the fire place?

 

[Smoked]

Contact Jotul and see if they allow reductions with heat shields or if they have advice. Mine was nowhere near highenough so I moved it and used a big crosscut saw to cover the holes.

 

[2fireplacesinSC]

Thanks. I called Jotul and they referred me back to the dealer/installer. They said that was something the stove store should be able to tell me. Unfortunately the stove store wasn't 100% sure. They thought it was fine, but since the manual doesn't say, they gave me Jotul's phone number. No help. Oh well. I just don't want to have a fire hazard. Thanks for the idea.