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INSTALLATION
Continued
MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible material
clearances, you must also meet required clearances
between fi replace opening and mantel shelf. If you
do not meet the clearances listed below, you will
need a hood.
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
If you meet minimum clearance between mantel
shelf and top of fi replace opening, a hood is not
required
(see
Figure 6
)
.
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
Noncombustible
Material
8"
Min.
12"
15"
18"
20"
2
1
/2
"
6"
8"
10"
12"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Hood (GA6050
or GA6053)
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
Underside
of Mantel
Shelf
Mantel Shelf
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances If
Installed at Floor Level
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
14"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Noncombustible Material
Hearth
5"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When
Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in
Figure 6
are not met, you
must have a hood. When using a hood there are
still certain minimum mantel clearances required.
Follow minimum clearances shown in
Figure 7
,
when using hood.
Minimum clearance requirements include any projections such
as shelves, window sills, mantels, etc. above the appliance.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of ad-
jacent walls and mantels become hot
during operation. Walls and mantels
above the fi rebox may become hot to
the touch. If installed properly, these
temperatures meet the requirement of
the national product standard. Follow
all minimum clearances shown in this
manual.
NOTICE: If your installation does not
meet the minimum clearances shown,
you must do one of the following:
• operate the logs only with the fl ue
damper open
• raise the mantel to an acceptable
height
• remove the mantel
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A. If installing appliance on the fl oor level, you
must maintain the minimum distance of 14"
to combustibles
(see
Figure 8
)
.
B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to the
fi replace, you must install appliance at least 5"
above the top surface of combustible fl ooring
including tile and carpet
(see
Figure 9
)
.
