INSTALLATION
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MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances, you must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel shelf. 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
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8"
6"
2 1/2"
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Mantel Shelf
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Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum distances are in inches
Log Set
24" 
All Models
Top of Fireplace
Opening
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.
Minimum Non- | Distances to |
Combustible | Underside of |
Material Height | Mantel |
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
Without Using Hood
Follow minimum clearances shown in Figure 7 when using hood.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation. Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly,
12"
10"
8"
6"
2 1/2"
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material8"
Min.
Mantel Shelf
Underside
of Mantel
Shelf
All minimum distances are in inches
12" | 15" | 18" | 20" |
these temperatures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.
Hood (GA6050, GA6052 or GA6053)
Distances
Underside of
Mantel
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
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).
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
When Using Hood
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
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