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INSTALLATION
Continued
If Using Mantel
You must have noncombustible material(s) above
the fireplace 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
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
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)
18"
14"
20"
17"
22"
19"
24"
20"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Set
24"/30" Models
18" Model
2
1/2
"
6"
8"
10"
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
Hood
(GA6050,
GA6052, or
GA6053)
must install the fireplace hood accessory (24"
and 30" Models Only). Even if noncombustible
material is more than 12", you may need the hood
accessory to deflect heat away from your mantel
shelf. See Figure 5, page 10 and Figures 6 and 7
for minimum clearances.
IMPORTANT:
If you cannot meet these minimum
clearances, you must operate heater with chimney
flue damper open. Go to
Installing Damper Clamp
Accessory for Vented Operation
, page 12.
Mantel