VANGUARD FLAME-MAX™
UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER
INSTALLATION
Continued
Mantel Clearances
In addition to meeting
Determing Minimum Mantel Clearance
If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a hood is not required (see Figure 6).
Determining Minimum Mantel Clear- ance When using a Hood
10"
8"
6"
2 1/2"
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Mantel Shelf
20" |
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14" |
| 163/4" | 181/2" |
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Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum distances are in inches
Log Set
30" 
24”/30”/36” Models
20" 
18" Model
Top of Fireplace
Opening
If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, you must:
•operate the logs only with the flue damper open, OR
•raise the mantel to an acceptable height,
OR
•remove the mantel.
Minimum Non- | Distances to |
Combustible | Underside of |
Material Height | Mantel |
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
Mantel Shelf
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| 6" |
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Minimum Non- |
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Combustible |
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Material | 8" | 12" | 15" |
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Hood | Distances to | |
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| Mantel |
18"
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum distances are in inches
Log Sets
20"
18”, 24”, 30”, and 36” Models
Top of Fireplace Opening
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
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