INSTALLATION

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Mantel Clearances for Built-In

Installation

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

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

NOTICE: Surface temperatures ofadjacentwallsandmantelsbe- comehotduringoperation.Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these tem- peratures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.

NOTICE: If your installation does notmeettheminimumclearances shown, you must do one of the following:

raise the mantel to an accept- able height

remove the mantel

BUILT-IN FIREBOX INSTALLATION

Built-in installation of this firebox involves install- ing firebox into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of firebox flush with wall. Optional brass trim accessories are available (see Accessories, page 31). The brass trim will extend past sides of firebox approximately 1/2 inch. This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If installing a mantel above the firebox, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 6, page 10. Follow the instructions below to install the firebox in this manner.

Wall board or facing

 

 

 

 

Mantel Shelf

material (above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Any portion of the

firebox) may be of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mantel shelf must NOT

combustible material,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

extend beyond this profile.

including decorative

 

 

 

12"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mantel ornaments or

 

 

 

63/4"

 

 

 

 

 

 

other similar projec-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tions off of the facing

 

 

11/2"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

material.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Framing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Material

 

 

 

 

 

Noncombustible

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Material May

 

12"

16"

20"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Project Off this

 

 

Firebox

 

 

 

 

Surface above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the Firebox Hood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: All vertical

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wire-mesh

 

 

Supplied Firebox

measurements are

 

 

Screen

 

 

from top of fireplace

 

 

 

 

Hood Must Be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

hood opening to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Used at All Times

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bottom of mantel shelf.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These minimum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

clearances replace any

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

other recommended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

clearances supplied with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

your ANSI Z21.11.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

approved gas logs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

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