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MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances, you
must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and
mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clearances listed below, you will
need a hood.
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearances
If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of
fireplace opening, a hood is not required (see Figure 6).
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearances When
Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Figure 6 are not met, you must have a
hood. When using a hood there are still certain minimum mantel
clearances required. Follow minimum clearances shown in Figure
7 when using hood.
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" to the fireplace, you
must install appliance at least 5" above the combustible floor-
ing (see Figure 9).
NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the mini-
mum clearances shown, you must do one of the
following:
• operate the logs only with the flue damper open
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height
• remove the mantel.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and
mantels become hot during operation. Walls and
mantels above the firebox may become hot to the
touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet
the requirements of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.
INSTALLATION
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Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
14"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Noncombustible Material
Hearth
5"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
8"
Min.
12"
15"
18"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Set
24" Models
20"
2
1
/2
"
6"
8"
10"
12"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Hood
(GA6050, GA6052
GA6053)
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
Mantel Shelf
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible
Flooring
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor
Level
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
Minimum Non-
Combustible
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
Log Set
24" Models
2
1
/2
"
6"
8"
10"
INSTALLATION
Mantel Clearances
Floor Clearances