INSTALLATION
Mantel Clearances Floor Clearances
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INSTALLATION
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MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances, you must also meet required clearances between fireplace openings and mantel shelf on each side of the fireplace. If you do not meet the clearances listed in this section, you will need a hood.
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
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 floor- ing (see Figure 9).
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 mantel clearances required. Follow minimum clearances shown in Figure 7 when using hood.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and
12"
10"
8"
6"
2 1/2"
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
Mantel Shelf
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum distances are in inches
8" | 12" | 15" | 18" | 20" |
Min. |
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Top of Fireplace
Opening
mantels become hot during operation. Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.
NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the mini- mum clearances shown, you must do one of the following:
Hood (GA6050, | Distances to |
GA6052 or GA6053) | Underside of |
| Mantel |
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
• | operate the logs only with the flue damper open |
• | raise the mantel to an acceptable height |
14"
Combustible Material
• remove the mantel |
Min.
10"
8"
6"
2 1/2"
Minimum Non- |
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Combustible |
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Mantel Shelf
Underside of Mantel Shelf
All minimum distances are in inches
Non-Combustible
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor Level
Hearth Combustible
Material |
12" |
24"
5”
Material
Top of Fireplace Opening
Min.
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring
Minimum Non- | Distances to |
Combustible | Underside of |
Material Height | Mantel |
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
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