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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE® FIREBOX

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Mantel Clearances for Projected Built-In Installation

Wall board or facing material (above firebox) may be of combustible material, including decorative mantel ornaments or other similar projections off of the facing material.

If placing custom mantel above built-in firebox, you must meet the minimum allow- able clearance between mantel shelf and top of firebox hood shown in Figure 7. These are the minimum allowable mantel clear- ances for a safe installation. Use larger clear- ances wherever possible to minimize the heating of objects and materials placed on the mantel.

CAUTION: Do not allow the vent-free gas log heater to touch or extend beyond the firebox

Note: Fireplace

shown as cross- 7" Min. section for clarity. Mantel material

Top Frame (Combustible Material)

Firebox Top

Mantel Shelf

9 1/4"

6"

 

 

 

3"

 

 

 

Combustible

 

 

 

Material 1 1/2"

12"

15"

18"

Max Thickness

 

 

 

screen.

If your installation does not meet the mini- mum clearances shown in Figure 7, you must:

raise the mantel to an acceptable height,

OR

remove the mantel.

BUILT-IN OR INTERNAL WALL FIREBOX INSTALLATION

may not be less than 7" from top of hood. Do not cover louver openings.

 

Note: All vertical

Wire-mesh

measurements are

Screen

minimum distances

Supplied Firebox

from top of fireplace

Hoods Must Be

hood to bottom of mantel

Used at All Times

shelf. These minimum

 

clearances replace any

 

other recommended

 

clearances supplied with

 

your ANS Z21.11.2

 

approved gas logs.

Built-in installation of this firebox involves installing firebox into a framed-in enclo- sure. This makes the front of firebox flush with wall. If installing a mantel above the firebox, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 7. Follow the instructions below to install the firebox in this manner.

1.Frame in rough opening. The firebox framing should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier. Construct framing using dimensions shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9, page 9. It is recommended that the framing be constructed first and the unit be placed in position. After sliding the unit into place, the flanges may be nailed to the framing before applying the wallboard to the exterior framing.

2.If the vent-free firebox is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile (other than ceramic), or any combustible material other than wood flooring; the vent-free firebox must be installed upon a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the vent-free firebox.

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Projected or Built-In Installation

22 3/4" Min.

Wallboard

Gas Line

Facing

4" Min.

 

Wall

 

40 1/4" Min.

36" Min. to

Board

Facing Wall

Base

Facing Wall

43 3/4" Min.

(Base line)

 

Figure 8 - Framing for Built-In or Internal Wall Firebox Installation

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FBPS specifications

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