PLACEMENT IN A FIREPLACE WITH A RESTRICTIVE BARRIER
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THIS GAS LOG SET
The following are guidelines for placing a gas log set in a fireplace that has a restrictive barrier along the bottom front open- ing of the fireplace. Some examples of barriers are glass/screen door frames and sunken/recessed fireplaces.
Height of Restriction (X)
Minimum Depth of Fireplace/Firebox
No restriction | 13" |
0 to 11/2" | 16" |
From 11/2" to 3" | 16" |
Greater than 3" | ANY BARRIER GREATER THAN THREE INCHES (3") PLACED IN FRONT OF |
| THE GAS LOG SET IS NOT RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. |
Glass door frames with adjustable louvers should have the louvers fully open while the unit is in operation.
Height of restrictive barrier X caused by glass door frames, 
recessed fireplaces, etc. from
the base or bottom surface of the unit. (See Table).
The log set should be placed against or as near as possible to the rear wall of the fireplace/firebox.
Depth of fireplace/firebox.
(See Table).
Figure 3 - Reference Drawing of a Natural Flame Log Set in an Enclosure
WARNING
Barriers such as the bottom of a glass door frame placed in front of a gas log set can change the air flow characteristics of the fireplace which in turn can cause the unit to overheat and malfunction.
NOTE: Non combustible material such as refractory brick may be used to line the floor of the fireplace in order to raise the height of the gas log set in relation to a restrictive barrier. If the unit is raised, the minimum height dimension listed in the homeowner’s manual must not be exceeded.
NOTE: If the log set is equipped with a remote receiver, a restrictive barrier may reduce the battery life by increasing the ambient temperature inside the fireplace. Placement of the receiver outside of the fireplace will extend the battery life.
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