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INSTALLING
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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.
Mantel Sheff
Minimum Non-
CombuslJble
Material
L
m'_m
12" 15" 18"
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k
HOOd Distances to
(GA6050, GA6052) Underside of
Mantel
Underside of
Mantel Sheff
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Set
!0"<--18", 24", 30"
Models
r Top of Fireplace
Opening
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).
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Combustible
14" Material
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_"_'Non-Combustible Material
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances ff 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
Matede[
Min.
_l_ ,, Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring
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