INSTALLATION
Mantel Clearances Floor Clearances
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INSTALLATION
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MANTEL CLEARANCES
Inadditiontomeetingnoncombustiblematerialclearances,youmustalso 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).
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
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All minimum distances are in inches
Log Set
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24" Models
20" 
18" Model
Top of Fireplace
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mantel clearances required. Follow minimum clearances shown in Figure 7 when using hood.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation.Walls and man- tels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet the re- quirement of the national product standard. Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.
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Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the min- imum 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
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 flooring (see Figure 9).
Minimum Non-
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Mantel Shelf
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Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum distances are in inches
Log Set
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Top of Fireplace
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Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
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Clearances If Installed at Floor | Clearances Above | |
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