Desa VGC18NR/PR installation manual Floor Clearances, Log Set

Installation

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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 requirement of the national product standard. Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.

Notice: If your installation does not meet the minimum clear- ances 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

				Mantel Shelf
	10"						Underside of
	8"
							Mantel Shelf
	6"
	2 1/2"						All minimum
							distances are
Minimum Non-		(A)					in inches
Combustible								Log Set
Material		12"	18"	20"	22"	24"		24"/30"/36"
		8"	14"	17"	19"	20"		Models
								18" Model
							Top of
							Fireplace
	Minimum Non-		Distances to				Opening
	Combustible		Underside of
	Material Height		Mantel

12"			Mantel Shelf
							Underside of
10"							Mantel Shelf
8"
6"
2 1/2"						All minimum
Minimum						distances are
						in inches
Noncombustible
Material								Log Sets
		8"	12"	15"	18"	20"		18", 24",
		Min.					& 30"
								Models
							Top of
							Fireplace
	Hood		Distances to				Opening
	(GA6050,		Underside of
	GA6052,		Mantel
	or GA6053)

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

When Using Hood

Floor Clearances

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 flooring (see Figure 9).

Combustible

14" Material

Min.

Noncombustible Material

Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances

If Installed at Floor Level

	Hearth	Combustible
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
	5"	Material
Without Using Hood
	Min.
	Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
	Above Combustible Flooring

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