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INSTALLATION
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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).
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
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.
For Massachusetts Residents Only:
Installation of this gas log set
as a vented indoor appliance in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
requires the damper be permanently removed or welded in the fully
open position.
You must install the damper clamp accessory (to order, see Acces-
sories, page 25). This will insure vented operation (see Figure 8).
The damper clamp will keep damper open. Installation instructions
are included with clamp accessory.
See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must pro-
vide. Attach damper clamp so the minimum permanent flue opening
will be maintained at all times.
Area of Various Standard Round Flues
Diameter
Minimum Required Area
5"
20 sq. inches
6"
29 sq. inches
7"
39 sq. inches
8"
51 sq. inches
Figure 8 - Attaching Damper Clamp
Damper
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Manufactured Appliance
Masonry Appliance
Chimney Height Minimum Permanent Flue Opening
6' to 15'
39 sq. inches
15' to 30' 29 sq. inches
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM OF
MOBILE HOMES.