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INSTALLATION
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MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible mate-
rial 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 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
If Installed at Floor Level
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"
(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
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels be-
come hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the fi rebox
may become hot to the touch.
If installed properly, these tem-
peratures 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 clear-
ances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• operate the logs only with the
fl ue damper open
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able 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 ap-
pliance at least 5" above the top surface
of combustible fl ooring including tile and
carpet
(see Figure 9)
.
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 clear-
ances shown in
Figure 7
, when using hood.
14"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Noncombustible Material
Hearth
5"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Minimum clearance requirements include any projections such
as shelves, window sills, mantels, etc. above the appliance.
