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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
*
Example
Carefully follow these instructions. This will
ensure safe installation into a masonry,
UL127-listed manufactured fireplace or listed
vent-free firebox.
Minimum Clearances For Side
Combustible Material, Side Wall and
Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace
cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in
Figure 4
.
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 4
)
.
NOTE
: When installing your gas logs into
a manufactured firebox, follow firebox
manufacturer’s instructions for minimum
clearances to combustible materials.
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace
opening to the ceiling should not be less
than 42".
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the firebox.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Altered burner
patterns can cause sooting.
NOTICE: Manual control heaters
may be used as a vented product.
If so, you must always run heater
with chimney flue damper open.
If running heater with damper
open, noncombustible material
above fireplace opening is not
needed. Go to Installing Damper
Clamp Accessory for Vented
Operation,
Page 12.
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
floor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
Minimum Fireplace Clearance to
Combustible Materials
Side Wall 16", Ceiling 42", Floor 5",
Front 36"
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct type of gas (natural or propane/
Use the correct type of gas (natural or propane/
LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas
type, do not install appliance. Call the dealer
where you purchased the appliance for proper
type appliance.
INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES
FOR VENT-FREE OPERATION
LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
Log Set
Model
No.
Minimum Firebox Size
Height Depth Front
Width
Rear*
Width
LBG18SM
17"
13.5"
20"
14"
LBG24SM
17"
13.5"
26"
18"
LBG30SM
21''
13.5''
32''
22''
LBG36SM
21''
13.5''
38''
27.5''
LBG18BM
17''
14.5''
26''
20''
LBG24BM
17''
14.5''
29''
22''
LBG30BM
21''
14.5''
32''
22''
Maintain adequate clearances for accessibility for purposes of
servicing and proper operation.
