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Figure 4 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
Figure 5 - 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"
(A)
18"
20"
22"
24"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
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
INSTALLATION
Continued
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Figure 4, 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
5, when using hood�
INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED
OPERATION
NOTE: When used as a vented indoor appliance, appliance must be
installed only in a solid-fuel-burning fireplace with a working flue and
constructed of noncombustible material.
MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances, you
must also meet required clearances between fireplace 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
fireplace opening, a hood is not required (see Figure 4, Page 7).
14"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Noncombustible Material
Figure 6 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor
Level
Hearth
5"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Figure 7 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible
Flooring
Minimum clearance requirements include any projections such as shelves, window
sills, mantels, etc. above the appliance.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and
mantels become hot during operation. Walls and man-
tels above the firebox 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 flue damper open
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height
• remove the mantel
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A� If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the
minimum distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 6).
B� If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fireplace, you
must install appliance at least 5" above the combustible flooring
(see Figure 7).
