Hearth Protection, Mantel and Trim Clearance

Hearth Protection

The GZ550 Acadia is approved for installation without hearth protection. Combustible materials may be used on the floor directly under and in front of the fireplace. NOTE: The floor surface under the unit must be level with, or higher than, the surface in front of the unit to allow the fireplace Controls Door to fully open.

Facing and Clearance Requirements

The following clearance and hearth specifications are the minimum requirements for the GZ550 Acadia gas fireplace. Measure clearances from the steel fireplace cabinet - not the cast iron surround panels. See Figures 6 - 8.

A combustible surface is anything that can burn (i.e. sheet rock, wallpaper, wood, fabrics etc.). These surfaces are not limited to those that are visible and also include materials that are behind non-combus- tibles.

If you are not sure of the combustible nature of a material, consult your local fire officials. “Fire Resistant” materials are considered combustible - they are difficult to ignite, but will burn. “Fire- rated” sheet rock is also considered combustible.

Maintain the proper clearances to the appliance to allow adequate flow of ventilation air around the fireplace.

Mantel and Trim Clearance
		12”	8”	4”
13 1/2”		12”		MANTEL	DRYWALL
				MANTEL
10	1/2”			AREA
10	1/2”	9”			UPPER TRIM
		9”			UPPER TRIM
7 1/2”					2 1/2” Max. Depth
7 1/2”
4 1/2”					HEADER
					HEADER
TOP OF CABINET					STANDOFF
TOP OF CABINET
				PANELS
			35”	SURROUNDIRONCAST
			35”

Figure 7. Minimum Mantel Clearances. Measure clearances from the top of the fireplace cabinet before installation of the cast iron surround panels.

Wallboard

Header

Standoff

TOP TRIM

			4 1/2”
			1.2 cm
	SIDEWALL	GZ550 DV	SIDETRIM
		Cabinet
Standoffs	10”		4 1/2”
	2.55 cm		1.2 cm
10”	Figure 8. Minimum Side Wall and Trim Clearance.
10”	Measured from the cabinet, not standoffs or cast iron
(250 mm)	Measured from the cabinet, not standoffs or cast iron
Figure 6. Header and Side Standoffs	panels.
Figure 6. Header and Side Standoffs

GZ 550 DV II specifications

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Safety features are paramount in the Jotul GZ 550 DV II. It includes a safety screen to prevent any accidental contact with the hot glass, as well as an automatic shut-off mechanism in case of any irregularities, providing peace of mind for families.

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