EYF Series Unvented Gas Log Set | INSTALLATION |
CLEARANCE and HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
The dimensions shown in Figures 4 through 10 and defined in the fireplace manufacturer's instructions are minimum clearances to maintain when installing this heater. Left and right clearances are determined when facing the front of the heater.
When heater is installed into a ventless firebox, minimum clearances, as specified by the ventless firebox manufacturer, must be met.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow instructions exactly can create a fire hazard.
Sidewall and ceiling clearances: The sides of the fire- place opening must be at least 16" from any combustible wall. The ceiling must be at least 42" from the top of the fireplace opening.
42" |
16"
FP1996
Figure 4 -
Sidewall and Ceiling Clearances
Heat resistant material (minimum requirements) with no wooden mantel or other combustible projection:
To install the gas logs into a fireplace with no wooden mantel, shelf or other combustible projection above the fireplace opening, measure the heat resistant material height, per Figure 5, then see TABLE A.
Heat resistant materials such as slate and marble must be
at least 1/2" thick. Sheet metal should not be installed onto combustible material.
IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these minimum clear- ances you must operate the heater with chimney flue damper open. See Installing Vented Applications found on page 16.
Heat |
Resistant |
Material |
Measure This |
Distance |
Heater in Fireplace |
or Firebox |
FP2533 |
Figure 5 -
Mantel Clearance without Hood
Table A -
Heat Resistant Material Requirements with No Mantel or Combustible Projection
Heat Resistant Material | EYF24/18 Requirements |
Measurement | for Safe Installation |
20" or more | Hood not required |
8" to less than 20" | Extend heat resistant material |
| to 20" or install hood. Figure 6 |
Less than 8" | Extend heat resistant material |
| to at least 8" and install hood. |
| Figure 6. OR, extend heat |
| resistant material to a height |
| of at least 20". |
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