Vanguard Firewerks VFRMV18NA, Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual, Page: 11 / 32

www.desatech.com
114745-01B 11
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 6).
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.
INSTALLATION
Continued
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"
(A)
28" 34 1 /
2
" 38 5 /
8
" 42"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
2 1 /
2
"
6"
8"
10"
Mantel Shelf
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
8"
Min. 14 1 /
2
" 18 5 /
8
" 22 1 /
2
"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
26"
2 1 /
2
"
6"
8"
10"
12"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Hood
(GA6050,
GA6052
or GA6053)
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels be-
come hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the firebox
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
flue damper open and damper
clamp installed
• raise the mantel to an ac-
ceptable 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 8).
B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to
the fireplace, you must install appliance at
least 5" above the combustible flooring (see
Figure 9).
14"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Noncombustible
Material
Hearth
5"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
If Installed at Floor Level
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring