What are the mantel clearances for Desa Electric Heaters?

Mantel clearances are detailed in the official manual for Desa Electric Heaters, including noncombustible material clearances and required clearances between the fireplace opening and mantel shelf.

When is a hood required for Desa Electric Heaters?

A hood is required if the minimum clearances between the mantel shelf and top of the fireplace opening are not met. Detailed instructions can be found in the manual.

How can I ensure proper floor clearances for Desa Electric Heaters?

Proper floor clearances for Desa Electric Heaters are outlined in the official manual, including minimum distances to combustible materials and the minimum distance required if installing the appliance on the floor level.

Mantel Clearances, Floor Clearances, Installation, Continued

INSTALLATION	9
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Floor Clearances

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 shelf and top of fireplace opening, a hood is not required (see Figure 6).

10"

2 1/2"

	Minimum Non-			(A)
	Minimum Non-
	Combustible
	Combustible
	Material			12"
				12"
				8"

Mantel Shelf

18"	20"	22"
18"	20"	22"
8"	14"	17"

Underside of

Mantel Shelf

All minimum distances are in inches

Log Set

24" 24" Model

20" 18" Model

Top of Fireplace

Opening

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. Follow minimum clearances shown in Figure 7 when using a hood.

NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and

Minimum Non-	Distances to
Combustible	Underside of
Material Height	Mantel

Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood

Mantel Shelf

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:

•operate the logs only with the flue damper open

•raise the mantel to an acceptable height

•remove the mantel

FLOOR CLEARANCES

	12"
	10"
	8"
	6"
	2 1/2"
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material	8"	12"	15"
	8"	12"	15"
	Min.
	Hood	Distances to
	(GA6050, GA6052,	Distances to
	(GA6050, GA6052,	Underside of
	or GA6053)	Underside of
	or GA6053)	Mantel
		Mantel

18"

Underside of

Mantel Shelf

All minimum distances are in inches

Log Set

20" 18" and 24" Models

Top of Fireplace Opening

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 floor- ing (see Figure 9).

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood

	Combustible	Hearth
14"	Material	Hearth
14"		Combustible
Min.		Material
		5"
		Min.
Noncombustible Material
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace		Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace
Clearances If Installed at Floor		Clearances Above
Level		Combustible Flooring