OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
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MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible mate- rial clearances, you must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel shelf. If you do not meet clearances listed in Figure 6 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).
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 clear-
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Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
Mantel Shelf
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NOTICE: If your installation does
12"
10"
8"
Underside of Mantel Shelf
not meet the minimum clearances shown, you must do one of the following:
•operate the logs only with the flue damper open
•raise the mantel to an accept- able height
•remove the mantel
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A. | If installing appliance on the floor level, |
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6"
2 1/2"
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
8"
Min.
Hood
(GA6050, GA6052, or GA6053)
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All minimum distances are in inches
Log Sets
20"
18", 24",
& 30" Models
Top of Fireplace Opening
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appliance at least 5" above the combus- |
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Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
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