Desa GAS LOG HEATER Mantel Clearances, Floor Clearances, Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance

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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 the clear- ances 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).

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-

 

 

 

10"

Mantel Shelf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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" Models

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8"

8"

 

14"

163/4"

20"

 

18" Model

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top of Fireplace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opening

 

 

 

 

Minimum Non-

Distances to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combustible

 

Underside of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Material Height

Mantel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood

Mantel Shelf

ances shown in Figure 7 when using hood.

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,

 

you must maintain the minimum dis-

 

tance of 14" to combustibles (see Fig-

 

ure 8).

B.

If combustible materials are less than

 

14" to the fireplace, you must install

6"

2 1/2"

Minimum Non-

Combustible

Material

8"

Min.

Hood

(GA6050, GA6052 or GA6053)

12"

15"

 

 

Distances to Underside of Mantel

18"

All minimum distances are in inches

20"

Top of Fireplace Opening

appliance at least 5" above the combus-

tible flooring (see Figure 9).

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood

Combustible

Hearth

 

14" Material

Combustible

Min.

5"

Material

 

Min.

Noncombustible

 

 

Material

Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances

Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances

Above Combustible Flooring

If Installed at Floor Level

 

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS OWNER’S Operation and Installation ManualFLAME-MAX Vintage Oak FLAME-MAX BirchVanguard FLAME-MAX Unvented Natural GAS LOG Heater Safety InformationProduct Identification Product FeaturesLocal Codes UnpackingProviding Adequate Ventilation AIR for Combustion and VentilationUnusually Tight Construction Confined and Unconfined SpaceAIR for Combustion Ventilation Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater LocationDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Ventilation Air From Inside Ventilation AIRBuilding Ventilation Air From OutdoorsCheck GAS Type InstallationMinimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances see Figure Minimum Fireplace Clearance To Combustible MaterialsMinimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Not Using MantelMantel Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a HoodFloor Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel ClearanceInstalling Heater Base Assembly Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented OperationAttaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regulator Installation Items NeededGas Connection Connecting to GAS SupplyPressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Pressure Testing Heater Gas ConnectionsChecking GAS Connections Installing Logs For Vintage Oak Log ModelFor Golden Oak or Birch Models Lighting Instructions Operating HeaterVariable Control Operation Manual Lighting ProcedureTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Shutting Off HeaterThermostat Control Operation Inspecting BurnersPilot Flame Pattern Burner Primary AIR HolesObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingMaintenance, Gas leak. See Warning statement at For Masonry and FACTORY-BUILT Metal Fireplace Optional Positioning of Thermostat Sensing BulbSpecifications Replacement Parts Cleaning and MaintenanceIllustrated Parts Breakdown FLAME-MAX Vintage OAK LOG Models VYS18N and VYS24NODS Pilot VYS18N VYS24N Parts ListODS Pilot VYD18N, VYBD18N VYD24N, VYBD24N VYD30N, VYBD30N VYD36N Thermostatically Controlled Models VYD18NT VYD24NT VYD30NT VYD18NT VYD24NT VYD30NT VYD18NT VYD24NT VYD30NTAccessories Service HintsTechnical Service 104342 International Warranty Information

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