
70D0004
8
TPB Series Log Set
CLEARANCES and HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
W
ARNING
The dimensions shown in Figures 4 through 12 and defined in the fireplace
manufacturer's instructions are
minimum clearances
to maintain when
installing this heater. Left and right clearances are determined when facing
the front of the heater.
When heater is installed into a ventless firebox, minimum clearances, as
specified by the ventless firebox manufacturer, must be met.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to
follow instructions exactly can create a fire hazard.
Sidewall and ceiling clearances:
The
sides
of the fire-
place opening must be
at least 16"
from any combustible
wall. The
ceiling
must be
at least 42"
from the top of the
fireplace opening.
16"
42"
FP1996
wall ceiling clearances
FP1996
Figure 4 -
Sidewall and Ceiling Clearances
Heat resistant material (minimum requirements) with
no wooden mantel or other combustible projection:
To install the gas logs into a fireplace with
no wooden mantel, shelf or other combus-
tible projection above the fireplace open-
ing, measure the heat resistant material
height,
per Figure 5, then see
TABLE A
.
Heat resistant materials such as slate
and marble must
be at least 1/2” thick.
Sheet metal should not be installed
onto combustible material.
IMPORTANT:
If you cannot meet these
minimum clearances you must operate the
heater with chimney flue damper open. Refer to “Installing
Vented Applications” found on page 18.
TABLE A -
Heat Resistant Material Requirements with no Mantel
or Combustible Projection
FP1997
heat resistant material
Heat Resistant
Material
Heater in Fireplace or
Firebox
FP1997
Measure
This
Distance
Figure 5 -
Measuring Heat Resistant Material
Heat Resistant
Material
Requirements for Safe Installation
Measurement
TPB18
TPB24 / TPB30
1” or more
Hood not required
Hood not required
8” or less than 1” Hood not required
Extend heat resistant mat’l to 1”
OR
install hood.
Figure 5
Less than 8”
Extend heat resistant Extend heat resistant material to 8"
material to at least 8”
AND
install hood.
Figure 5
.
OR
, extend
AND
install hood.
heat resistant material to a height of at
Figure 5
least 1".