Desa UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER Vanguard Flame-Max, Installation, Continued

VANGUARD FLAME-MAX™

UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER

INSTALLATION

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Mantel Clearances

In addition to meeting non-combustible material clearances, you must also meet reaquired clearances between fireplace open- ing and mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clearances listed below, you will need a hood.

Determing 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 Clear- ance When using a Hood

10"

8"

6"

2 1/2"

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

Mantel Shelf

20"	241/2"	271/2"
14"	163/4"	181/2"

Underside of

Mantel Shelf

All minimum distances are in inches

Log Set

30" 24”/30”/36” Models

20" 18" Model

Top of Fireplace

Opening

If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, you must:

•operate the logs only with the flue damper open, OR

•raise the mantel to an acceptable height,

OR

•remove the mantel.

Minimum Non-	Distances to
Combustible	Underside of
Material Height	Mantel

Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood

Mantel Shelf

	12"
	10"
	8"
	6"
	2 1/2"
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material	8"	12"	15"
	Min.

Hood	Distances to
(GA6050, GA6052)
	Underside of
	Mantel

18"

Underside of

Mantel Shelf

All minimum distances are in inches

Log Sets

20"18”, 24”, 30”, and 36” Models

Top of Fireplace Opening

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood

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