12
The gas log heater must be installed at least 1 3/8
” above
any combustible flooring material, such as carpeting or tile, which is closer than 14” to the base of the
fireplace. The minimum distance must be maintained from the top surface of carpeting, tile, etc.
See
Figure 6.
OR
The gas log heater may be installed nearer to the floor if
a minimum of 14” of noncombustible material
such as a slate or marble is installed between the base of the fire place and the combustible flooring.
See
Figure 7.
When installing your log set as a vent free installation the damper clamp can be used to eliminate the
potential for odors when burning the logs for the first time.
Note:
When the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material, other than
wood flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of the appliance.
Installing Damper Clamp:
Remove all ashes or other debris from the
fireplace. If the fireplace is equipped with as ash
dump be sure to seal the door with furnace
cement or high temperature silicone. Be sure to
check the damper for proper operation and verify
that the flue passageway is open.
Place the clamp over the lip of the damper and
tighten the hold down bold until the clamp is
securely attached to the damper. This will prevent
the damper from accidentally closing.
Manual and millivolt controlled gas logs may be
installed as a vented decorative log set in
compliance with ANSI Z21.11.2-2013 and
Figure 6
– Minimum Clearance Above
Combustible Flooring.
Figure 7
– Minimum Clearance Above
Combustible Flooring with Noncombustible
Material Installed at Base of Fireplace.
Figure 8 - Damper
