INSTALLATION
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Mantel Clearances
In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances, you must also meet required clearances between fireplace openings and mantel shelf on each side of the fireplace. If you do not meet the clearances 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, page 10).
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
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 10 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 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
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 Material
5"
Min.
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
INSTALLING HEATER ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information.
WARNING: If installing in a sunken fireplace, special care is needed. You must raise the fireplace floor to allow access to heater control panel. This will in- sure adequate air flow and guard against sooting and controls be- ingdamaged.Raisefireplacefloor with noncombustible material. Make sure material is secure.
CAUTION: Do not pick up heaterassemblybythelogs.This could damage heater. Only han- dle base assembly by grates.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burner is level. If heater is not level, heater will not work properly.
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