Vanguard Heating Gas Log Heater installation manual Installing, Continued

INSTALLING		12"			Mantel Shelf
										Underside of
		10"
Continued										Mantel Shelf
		8"
		6"
		2 1/2"								All minimum
										distances are
	Minimum Non-									in inches
	Combustible										Log Sets
	Material
				8"		12"	15"	18"	20"		18", 24", and
				Min.							30" Models
										Top of Fireplace
			Hood							Opening
						Distances to
			(GA6050, GA6052)
						Underside of
						Mantel

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood

If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, you must:

•operate the logs only with the flue damper open, OR

•raise the mantel to an acceptable height, OR

•remove the mantel.

Floor Clearances

A.If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimum distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8).

14"

Combustible Material

Min.

Non-Combustible Material

Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor Level

B.If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fireplace, you must install appliance at least 5" above the combustible flooring (see Figure 9).

Hearth

	Combustible
	Material
5"
Min.	Continued
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring		13

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