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INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not install the
fireplace directly on carpet or
vinyl.
WARNING: Fireplace hood
must be used if a combustible
mantel material is installed.
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing custom mantel above built-in fire
-
place, you must meet the minimum allowable
clearance between mantel shelf and top of
fireplace opening shown in Figure 3, page
6. These are the minimum allowable mantel
clearances for a safe installation. Use larger
clearances wherever possible to minimize
the heating of objects and materials placed
on the mantel.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above the
fireplace may become hot to
the touch. If installed properly,
these temperatures meet the
requirement of the national
product standard. Follow all
minimum clearances shown in
this manual.
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clear-
ances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• raise the mantel to an accept
-
able height
• remove the mantel
Figure 2 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
*
Example
IMPORTANT:
Make sure fireplace is level.
If fireplace is not level, log set will not work
properly.
Use dimensions shown for rough openings
to create the easiest installation (see
Built-In
Fireplace Installation
, page 6).
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
floor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow these instructions. This will
ensure safe installation. Fireplace hood
must be used if combustible mantel material
is installed.
Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances
(see Figure 2)
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace
cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in Figure 2.
Example:
The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3
1
/
2
" from the wall. This com
-
bustible material must be 4" from the side
of the fireplace cabinet (see Figure 2).
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace
opening to the ceiling should not be less
than 42".
C. When fireplace is installed on carpet
-
ing or other combustible material, other
than wood flooring, fireplace should be
installed on a metal or wood panel extend
-
ing the full width and depth of enclosure.
D. Clearances from bottom of fireplace to the
floor is 0".
