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 Clearance
If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a hood is not required (see Figure 6).
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearances 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
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Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
Mantel Shelf
clearances required. Follow minimum clear- ances shown in Figure 7 when using a 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 flue damper open
•raise the mantel to an accept- able height
•remove the mantel
12"
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2 1/2"
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
8"
Min.
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15"
18"
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum distances are in inches
Log Set
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18" and 24" Models
Top of Fireplace Opening
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).
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Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
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Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances | Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances | |
If Installed at Floor Level |
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