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Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material Height
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
Mantel Shelf
12"
(
A
)
18"
20"
22"
24"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
2
1/2
"
6"
8"
10"
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels be
-
come hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the firebox
may become hot to the touch.
If installed properly, these tem
-
peratures meet the requirement
of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.
inStALLAtion
Continued
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clear-
ances shown, 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
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
8"
Min.
12" 15"
18"
20"
2½"
6"
8"
10"
12"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Hood
(GA6050,
GA6052 or
GA6053)
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
Underside
of Mantel
Shelf
Mantel Shelf