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PLACEMENT IN A FIREPLACE wITh A RESTRICTIvE BARRIER
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ThE INSTALLATION OF ThIS GAS LOG SET
The following are guidelines for placing a gas log set in a ireplace that has a restrictive barrier along the bottom
front opening of the ireplace. Some examples of barriers are glass/screen door frames and sunken/recessed
ireplaces.
Glass door frames
with adjustable louvers
should have the louvers
fully open
while the unit
is in operation.
Height of restrictive barrier caused
by glass door frames, recessed
ireplaces, etc. from the base or
bottom surface of the unit.
(Refer
to Table).
The log set should be placed against
or as near as possible to the rear wall
of the ireplace/irebox.
Depth of ireplace/irebox.
(Refer to Table).
Figure 3 - Reference Drawing of the MJ27 Log Set in an Enclosure
NOTE: Noncombustible material such as refractory brick may be used to line the loor of the ireplace
in order to raise the height of the gas log set in relation to a restrictive barrier. If the unit is raised, the
minimum height dimension listed in the homeowner’s manual must not be exceeded.
NOTE: If the log set is equipped with a remote receiver, a restrictive barrier may reduce the battery life by
increasing the ambient temperature inside the ireplace. Placement of the receiver outside of the ireplace
will extend the battery life.
Height of Restriction (X)
Minimum Depth of Fireplace/Firebox
No restriction
14"
0 to 1
1
/
2
"
17"
From 1
1
/
2
" to 3"
17"
Greater than 3"
ANY BARRIER GREATER THAN THREE INCHES (3") PLACED IN FRONT OF
THE GAS LOG SET IS NOT RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
Barriers such as the bottom of a glass door frame placed in front of a gas log set can
change the air low characteristics of the ireplace which in turn can cause the unit to
overheat and malfunction.
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A
R
N
IN
G
Anytime there is a restrictive
barrier of more than 1
1
/
2
", the
remote receiver should be
located outside the irebox.
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