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139760_A GF 500 DV Oct. 2017
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 GF 500 DV may be located on or near conven-
tional 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 proper 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-com-
bustibles.
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 CANNOT be installed directly on carpeting,
vinyl, linoleum or wood laminate flooring, such as Pergo.
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 or linoleum from underneath
the floor protection. See fig. 7.
Figure 7. Minimum combustible floor protection.
28 1/2”
(724 mm)
25”
(635 mm)
Stove and Vent Clearance
Requirements
The clearances specified and diagrammed here are
established from the stove body. The safety barrier has
no affect on clearances to combustible material.
Minimum Clearances from the Stove to Combustibles:
See figs. 8-12.
Measured from:
Rear:
1 1/2” (38 mm)
Rear Shroud
Ceiling:
20.25” (514 mm)
Top Plate
Corner:
2” (51 mm)
Top Plate
Sides
:
2” (51 mm)
Top 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)
Alcove Installation
Maximum Alcove Depth:
24” (610 mm)
Minimum Alcove Width:
32 1/2” (826 mm)
Minimum Alcove Ceiling Height
from floor:
50 1/4” (1276 mm)
with optional short legs:
48” (1219 mm)
Installation Requirements
