Mantel Clearances, Floor Clearances

INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION	9
Mantel Clearances	9
Floor Clearances

Mantel Shelf

MANTEL CLEARANCES

12"

10"

Underside of Mantel Shelf

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 in Figure 7, 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 7).

Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a Hood

2 1/2"

Minimum Non-

Combustible

Material

Min.

Hood

(GA6050, GA6052, and GA6053)

12"	15"

Distances to Underside of Mantel

18"

All minimum distances are in inches

Log Set

20" All Models

Top of Fireplace Opening

If minimum clearances in Figure 7 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 Fig- ure 8 when using hood.

Figure 8 - Minimum Mantel Clearances 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, these temperatures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.

NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the mini- mum clearances shown, you must do one of the following:

FLOOR CLEARANCES

A.If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimum distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 9).

B.If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fireplace, you must install appliance at least 5" above the combustible floor- ing (see Figure 10).

• operate the logs only with the flue damper open

14"

Combustible Material