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Carefully follow the instructions below� This will ensure safe instal-
lation into a masonry, UL127-listed manufactured fireplace or listed
outdoor 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 2�
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc� is made of combus-
tible material and protrudes 3-1/2" from the wall� This combustible
material must be 4" from the side of the fireplace cabinet (see
Figure 2)�
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"�
INSTALLATION
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Figure 2 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
*
Example
Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances
If Not Using Mantel
NOTE: If using a mantel proceed to If Using Mantel. If not using a
mantel, follow these instructions�
You must have noncombustible material(s) above the fireplace opening�
Noncombustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc�) must be
at least 1/2" thick� With sheet metal, you must have noncombustible
material behind it� Noncombustible material must extend at least 8"
up (for all models)� If noncombustible material is less than 12", you
must install the fireplace hood accessory� See Figure 3 for minimum
clearances�
If Using Mantel
You must have noncombustible material(s) above the fireplace open-
ing� Noncombustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc�) must
be at least 1/2" thick� With sheet metal, you must have noncombustible
material behind it� Noncombustible material must extend at least 8"
up (for all models)� If noncombustible material is less than 12", you
must install the fireplace hood accessory� Even if noncombustible
material is more than 12", you may need the hood accessory to deflect
heat away from your mantel shelf� See Figure 3 and Figures 4 and
5, Page 7, for minimum clearances�
IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these minimum clearances, you must
operate appliance with chimney flue damper open� Go to Installing
Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation, Page 7�
Noncombustible
Material Distance (A)
Requirements for Safe Installation
12" or more
Noncombustible material OK�
Between 8" and 12"
Install fireplace hood accessory (GA6050 -
see Accessories, Page 22).
Less than 8"
Noncombustible material must be extend-
ed to at least 8"� See Between 8" and 12",
above� If you cannot extend material, you
must operate appliance with flue damper
open�
Heat Resistant
Material
(A)
Figure 3 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate, Marble, Tile, etc.)
Above Fireplace
Maintain adequate clearances for accessibility for purposes of servicing
and proper operation.
