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GF 160 DV IPI 12/17
Location
In selecting a location for the stove, consider the
following points:
1) Heat distribution
2) Vent termination requirements
3) Gas supply line routing
4) Traffic areas, furniture, draperies, etc.
The stove may be located on or near conventional
construction materials, however, proper clearance to
combustibles must be maintained in order to provide
adequate air circulation around the appliance. Also, it is
important to provide adequate access around the stove
for servicing and operation.
The clearance and hearth specifications listed in this
manual are the minimum requirements for combustible
material. A combustible material is anything that can
burn (i.e. sheet rock, wall paper, wood, fabrics etc.). These
surfaces are not limited to those that are visible and
also include materials that may be located behind non-
combustibles.
If you are not sure of the combustible nature of a
material, consult your local fire officials. Remember, “Fire
Resistant” materials are considered combustible: they are
difficult to ignite, but will burn. Also, “fire-rated” sheet
rock is considered combustible.
Floor Protection
This appliance MAY NOT be installed directly on carpeting,
vinyl, or linoleum.
If this appliance will be installed on any
combustible material OTHER THAN WOOD, a floor pad
must be installed that is either metal, wood, ceramic tile,
stone, or a listed hearth pad. This floor protection must
extend the full width and depth of the appliance. It is not
necessary to remove carpeting, vinyl, linoleum or laminate
from underneath the floor protection. See fig. 5.1.
Figure 5.1. Minimum combustible floor protection.
18”
(475 mm)
18”
(457 mm)
Stove and Vent Clearance
Requirement
s
Minimum Clearances from the Stove to Combustibles:
Measured from:
Rear:
2” (51 mm)
Rear Shroud
Ceiling:
33 1/2” (850 mm) Top Plate
Corner:
3 3/8” (86 mm)
Side Plate
Side:
7 3/8” (178 mm) Side Plate
Minimum Clearances between Vent Pipe and
Combustible Materials:
Horizontal Run:
Off the top of the pipe
2” (51 mm)
Off the sides and bottom
1” (25 mm)
Vertical Run:
All sides
1” (25 mm)
5. Installation Requirements
Figure 5.3. Corner Wall clearances.
Figure 5.2 Parallel Clearances
