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OWNER’S MANUAL
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material Height
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
12"
8"
(A)
20"
14"
25"
17"
28"
19"
30"
20"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Set
24"/30" Models
18" Model
2
1
/2
"
6"
8"
10"
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible ma-
terial clearances, you must also meet re-
quired clearances between fireplace open-
ing and mantel shelf. If you do not meet the
minimum clearances listed in Figure 6, you
will need a hood.
Determining Minimum Mantel
Clearance
If you meet minimum clearance between
mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a
hood is not required (see Figure 6).
Determining Minimum Mantel
Clearance When Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Figure 6 are not
met, you must have a hood. Follow mini-
mum clearances shown in Figure 7 when
using hood.
Mantel Shelf
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
Mantel Shelf
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
8"
Min.
12"
15"
18"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Sets
18", 24",
& 30" Models
20"
2
1
/2
"
6"
8"
10"
12"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Hood
(GA6050, GA6052)
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clearances
shown in Figure 7, you must do
one of the following:
• operate the logs only with the
flue damper open
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
14"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Noncombustible
Material
Hearth
5"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
If Installed at Floor Level
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A. If installing appliance on the floor level,
you must maintain the minimum
distance of 14" to combustibles (see
Figure 8).
B. If combustible materials are less than
14" from the fireplace, you must install
appliance at least 5" above the
combustible flooring (see Figure 9).
Continued
Hood
(GA6050, GA6052,
or GA6053)
