IMPORTANT:
To insure a safe installation into a
masonry or factory built fireplace, the following
instructions must be carefully observed. If installing in a
pre-manufactured fireplace follow the clearance
requirements accompanying that fireplace.
Note:
Clearances to Combustible Materials and Mantle Clearances are in place to provide adequate
spacing to prevent a fireplace mantle or facing from catching fire. In most cases they should also be
adequate to prevent any discoloration or warping due to heat. However, each Gas Log installation will
present unique circumstances creating many variables beyond the control of the Gas Log Manufacturer,
including paint or finish composition, previous heat exposure, quality of construction, air flow patterns etc.
Because of these variables we cannot guarantee that heat warping or discoloration will never occur. The
possibility of heat damage exists whether burning wood or gas logs.
Refer to Fig. 1 for the following dimensions:
A.
Minimum left and right clearance to combustible walls
= 15”.
B.
Minimum clearance to combustible ceiling = 42”.
C.
Minimum left and right side clearances to mantle = 6”.
PREINSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND MANTLE CLEARANCES
IMPORTANT:
Woodwork such as mantles and
other combustible material must be installed as
tested per Fig 2 or Fig 3. Heat resistant material
are materials such as gypsum board, sheetrock,
slate, tile marble etc. If the mantle and wall are
both non-combustible, mantle clearances are not
applicable.
NOTE:
A hood (canopy) as shown in Fig 3 is
used to deflect heat away from the fireplace face
and mantle, reducing the chances of heat
damage or discoloration. If using a hood, it must
project a minimum of 4” from the face of the
firebox. Contact your dealer to purchase a
fireplace hood.
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