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Minimum Fireplace Clearance to Combustible Materials
Log
size
18 in.
16 in.
42 in.
24in.
16 in.
42 in.
INSTALLATION
Heater CLEARANCES
CAUTION: If you install the heater in a home garage
• heater pilot and burner must be at least 18" above floor.
• locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and efficiency, install heater
• where there is easy access for operation, inspection and service
• in coldest part of room
• If this appliance is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combsutible material, other than
wood flooring, the appliance must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of the appliance.
Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material, Side Wall and Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the heater cabinet to any combustible material and wall should
follow diagram in Figure 3.
B. Clearances from the top of the heater opening to the ceiling should not be less than 36".
WARNING:
Maintain the minimum clearances. If possible, provide greater clearances from the
floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall than required.
WARNING:
Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean-out doors located on the floor or wall of fire
place to prevent drafting caused by pilot outage or sooting. Use a heat-resistant sealant. Do
not seal chimney flue damper.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Make sure your gas supply is correct for your log set. If supply is not correct, do not install heater. Call
dealer where you purchased heater for proper gas log set.
LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
Log Size
Minimum Firebox Size
Height
Depth
Front Width
Rear Width
18"
24 in.
14 in.
28 in.
20 in.
24''
24 in.
14 in.
32 in.
22 in.
From edge of fireplace
opening to side wall
From top of fireplace
to ceiling
Fig. 3
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