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INSTALLATION
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NOTE
: When installing your gas logs into a
manufactured fi rebox, follow fi rebox manufac-
turer’s instructions for minimum clearances to
combustible materials.
B. Clearances from the top of the fi replace opening
to the ceiling should not be less than 42".
Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate,
Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace
Noncombustible
Material Distance
(A)
Requirements for Safe
Installation
12" or more
Noncombustible material
OK.
Between 8" and 12"
Install fi replace hood
accessory
(GA6050 - see
Accessories,
Page 37
).
Less than 8"
Noncombustible material
must be extended to at
least 8". See
Between 8"
and 12"
, above. If you can-
not extend material, you
must operate appliance
with fl ue damper open.
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible
to Wall
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
*
Example
Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances
If Not Using Mantel
NOTE
: If using a mantel proceed to If Using Mantel.
If not using a mantel, follow these instructions
.
You must have noncombustible material(s) above
the fi replace opening. Noncombustible materials
(such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least
1/2" thick. With sheet metal, you must have non-
combustible material behind it. Noncombustible
material must extend at least 8" up (for all models).
If noncombustible material is less than 12", you
must install the fireplace hood accessory (24"
and 30" Models Only). See
Figure 5
for minimum
clearances.
If Using Mantel
You must have noncombustible material(s) above
the fi replace opening. Noncombustible materials
(such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least
1/2" thick. With sheet metal, you must have non-
combustible material behind it. Noncombustible
material must extend at least 8" up (for all models).
If noncombustible material is less than 12", you
must install the fi replace hood accessory. Even if
noncombustible material is more than 12", you may
need the hood accessory to defl ect heat away from
your mantel shelf. See
Figures 5-7, Pages 10-11
,
for minimum clearances.
Heat Resistant
Material
(A)
Maintain adequate clearances for accessibility for purposes
of servicing and proper operation.
