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Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
When Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Figure 6, page 10, 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.
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
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
When Using Hood
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
8"
Min.
12"
15"
18"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Sets
18", 24",
30" & 36"
Models
20"
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
Mantel Shelf
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
INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP
ACCESSORY FOR vENTED
OPERATION
Note:
When used as a vented heater, appliance
must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning
fireplace with a working flue and constructed of
noncombustible material.
For Massachusetts Residents Only:
Instal
-
lation of this gas log set as a vented appliance in
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires the
damper be permanently removed or welded in the
fully open position.
If your heater is a manually-controlled model, you
may use this heater as a vented product. There
are three reasons for operating your heater in the
vented mode.
1. The fireplace does not meet the clearance
to combustibles requirements for vent-free
operation.
2. State or local codes do not permit vent-free
operation.
3. You prefer vented operation.
