CLEARANCES and HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Heat resistant material (minimum requirements) with no wooden mantel or other combustible projection:
To install the gas logs into a fireplace with no wooden mantel, shelf or other combustible projection above the fireplace opening, measure the heat resistant material height, per Figure 5, then see TABLE A.
Heat resistant materials such as slate and marble must be at least 1/2” thick. Sheet metal should not be installed onto combustible material.
IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these minimum clearances you must operate the heater with chimney flue damper open. Refer to “Installing Vented Applications” found on Page 18.
Heat Resistant |
Material |
Measure |
This |
Distance |
Heater in Fireplace |
or Firebox |
FP1997 |
Figure 5 - Measuring Heat Resistant Material
Heat Resistant |
|
Material | Requirements for Safe Installation |
Measurement | MJ27 |
12" or more | Hood not required |
8" to less than 12" | Extend heat resistant material to 12" OR install hood. |
| Refer to Figure 5 |
Less than 8" | Extend heat resistant material to 8" AND install hood. |
| Refer to Figure 5. OR, extend heat resistant material |
| to a height of at least 12" |
|
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TABLE A - Heat Resistant Material Requirements with no Mantel or Combustible Projection
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