Desa VGL18PRA, VGL24NRA, VGL24PRA Mantel Clearances, Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances

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Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances

If Not Using Mantel

Note: If using a mantel, proceed to If Using Mantel. If not using a mantel, follow the informa- tion below.

You must have noncombustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. Noncombustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2 inch thick. With sheet metal, you must have noncombustible material behind it. Noncombustible material must extend at least 8" up (for all models). If noncombus- tible material is less than 12", you must install the fireplace hood accessory (24" and 30" models only). See Figure 5 for minimum clearances.

IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these minimum clearances, you must operate heater with chimney flue damper open. Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation, page 12.

Noncombustible

 

Requirements

Material

 

for Safe

Distance (A)

 

Installation

 

 

 

12" or more

 

Noncombustible

 

 

material okay.

Between 8" and 12"

 

Install fireplace hood

 

 

accessory (GA6050,

 

 

GA6052, or GA6053,

 

 

see Accessories,

 

 

page 26).

Less than 8"

 

Noncombustible

 

 

material must be

 

 

extended to at least

 

 

8". See Between 8"

 

 

and 12", above. If

 

 

you cannot extend

 

 

material, you must

 

 

operate heater with

 

 

flue damper open.

 

 

 

 

 

Heat Resistant

 

 

 

 

 

 

Material

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(A)

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate,

Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace

If Using Mantel

You must have noncombustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. Noncombustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2 inch thick. With sheet metal, you must have noncombustible material behind it. Noncombustible material must extend at least 8 inches up (for all models). If noncombustible material is less than 12", you must install the fireplace hood accessory (24" and 30" models only). Even if noncombustible material is more than 12", you may need the hood accessory to deflect heat away from your mantel shelf. See Figure 5 and Figures 6 and 7 on page 11 for minimum clearances.

IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these minimum clearances, you must operate heater with chimney flue damper open. Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation, page 12.

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 Clearances If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a hood is not required (see Figure 6, page 11).

Determining Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using a Hood

If minimum clearances in Figure 6, page 11 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, page 11 when using hood.

NOTICE: Surface temperatures ofadjacentwallsandmantelsbe- comehotduringoperation.Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these tem- peratures meet the requirements of the national product standard. Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Table of Contents Safety Information Safety Information Product Identification Product FeaturesRemote Control Accessories Local CodesDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Fireplace Location AIR for Combustion VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Unusually Tight ConstructionVentilation AIR AIR for Combustion VentilatioinVentilation Air From Inside Building Installation Ventilation Air From OutdoorsMinimum Firebox Size Check GAS TypeLog Size Side Wall Ceiling LogMantel Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using a HoodMinimum Noncombustible Material Clearances Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation Floor ClearancesInstalling Heater Base Assembly Installation Items NeededConnecting to GAS Supply External Regulator With Vent Pointing DownTest Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 Psig 3.5 kPa Checking GAS ConnectionsTest Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 Psig 3.5 kPa Installing Optional Remote Accessories Equipment Shutoff ValveConnecting Wires Installing Logs Log #1Operating Heater For Your Safety Read Before LightingLighting Instructions Manual Lighting Procedure To Turn OFF GAS To ApplianceGhrctb Optional HAND-HELD Remote OperationThermostat Series Model ON/OFF Series Model GhrcbPilot Flame Pattern Auto Shutoff FeatureInspecting Burners Main BurnerBurner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Cleaning MaintenanceLogs Troubleshooting Observed Problem Possible Cause RemedySee Cleaning and Mainte Moisture/condensation noticed Gas leak. See Warning Statement aboveService Hints Wiring DiagramReplacement Parts Technical ServiceInformation Video Cleaning KIT CCKReceiver and HAND-HELD Remote Control KIT Ghrcb Series Equipment Shutoff Valve GA5010Illustrated Parts Breakdown Parts List Keep this Warranty Warranty InformationLimited Warranty VENT-FREE GAS LOG Heaters

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