OWNERS 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
10"
8"
6"
2 1/2"
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Mantel Shelf
18" |
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14" |
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Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum distances are in inches
Log Set
24" 
24" and 30" Models
20" 
18" Model
Top of Fireplace
Opening
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 mantel clearances required. Follow minimum clear-
Minimum Non- | Distances to |
Combustible | Underside of |
Material Height | Mantel |
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
ances shown in Figure 7 when using hood.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels be- come hot during operation. Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these tempera- tures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Fol- low all minimum clearances shown in this manual.
NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum clearances shown, you must do one of the following:
12"
10"
8"
6"
2 1/2"
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
8"
Min.
Hood (HDABK,HDABR)
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Distances to Underside of Mantel
18"
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum distances are in inches
Log Sets
20"
All Models
Top of Fireplace Opening
•operate the logs only with the flue damper open
•raise the mantel to an accept- able height
•remove the mantel
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
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 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances | Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances | |
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