INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION | 9 |
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Floor Clearances |
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Mantel Shelf
MANTEL CLEARANCES
12"
10"
8"
Underside of Mantel Shelf
In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances, you must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clearances listed in Figure 7, you will need a hood.
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a hood is not required (see Figure 7).
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a Hood
6"
2 1/2"
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
8"
Min.
Hood
(GA6050, GA6052, and GA6053)
12" | 15" |
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Distances to Underside of Mantel
18"
All minimum distances are in inches
Log Set
20"
All Models
Top of Fireplace Opening
If minimum clearances in Figure 7 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 8 when using hood.
Figure 8 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation. Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.
NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the mini- mum clearances shown, you must do one of the following:
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A.If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimum distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 9).
B.If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fireplace, you must install appliance at least 5" above the combustible floor- ing (see Figure 10).
• operate the logs only with the flue damper open |
14"
Combustible Material
• | raise the mantel to an acceptable height |
• | remove the mantel |
Min.
Noncombustible Material
10"
8"
6"
2 1/2"
Minimum Non- |
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Mantel Shelf
18" |
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8" |
| 14" | 17" |
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Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum distances are in inches
Log Set
24" 
24"/30" Models
20" 
18" Model
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor Level
Hearth
Combustible Material
5"
Min.
Figure 10 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring
Minimum Non- | Distances to |
Combustible | Underside of |
Material Height | Mantel |
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
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