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INSTALLATION
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MANTEL CLEARANCES
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 below, 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 6).
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Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum distances are in inches
Log Set
24" 
24" Model
20" 
18" Model
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance when Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Figure 6 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 7 when using a hood.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and
Minimum Non- | Distances to |
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Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
Mantel Shelf
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:
•operate the logs only with the flue damper open
•raise the mantel to an acceptable height
•remove the mantel
FLOOR CLEARANCES
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Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum distances are in inches
Log Set
20"
18" and 24" Models
Top of Fireplace Opening
A.If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimum distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8).
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 9).
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
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Clearances If Installed at Floor | Clearances Above | |
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