OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
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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 Clearances
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Mantel Shelf
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum distances are in inches
20" 241/2" 271/2" 30"
Top of Fireplace
Opening
If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a hood is not required (see Figure 6).
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Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Figure 6 are not
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
met, you must have a hood. When using a hood there are still certain minimum mantel clearances required. Follow minimum clear- ances shown in Figure 7 when using hood.
NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum clearances shown, you must do one of the following:
• | operate the logs only with the |
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• | raise the mantel to an accept- |
12"
10"
8"
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2 1/2"
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
Mantel Shelf
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum distances are in inches
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Top of Fireplace
Opening
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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 appliance at least 5" above the combus- tible flooring (see Figure 9).
Hood (GA6050, | Distances to |
GA6052 and | Underside of |
GA6053) | Mantel |
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
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Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances | Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances | |
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