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OWNER’S MANUAL
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Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible mate-
rial clearances, you must also meet required
clearances between fireplace opening and
mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clear-
ances listed in Figure 7, you will need a hood.
Determining Minimum Mantel
Clearance
If you meet minimum clearance between
mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a
hood is not required (see Figure 7).
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INSTALLATION
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Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material Height
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
Mantel Shelf
12"
(A)
18" 20" 22" 24"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Set
24"/30" Models
8" 8" 14" 16
3
/4" 20"
18" Model
2
1
/2
"
6"
8"
10"
Determining Minimum Mantel
Clearance When Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Figure 7 are not
met, you must have a hood. When using a
hood there are still certain minimum mantel
clearances required. Follow minimum clear-
ances shown in Figure 8 when using hood.
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A. If installing appliance on the floor level,
you must maintain the minimum distance
of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 9).
B. If combustible materials are less than
14" to the fireplace, you must install
appliance at least 5" above the combus-
tible flooring (see Figure 10).
14"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Noncombustible Material
Hearth
5"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Figure 10 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
Figure 8 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
8"
Min.
12" 15" 18"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Set
18", 24", 30"
Models
20"
2
1
/2
"
6"
8"
10"
12"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Hood
(GA6050, GA6052)
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
Mantel Shelf
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
If Installed at Floor Level
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of
adjacent walls and mantels be-
come hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the firebox
may become hot to the touch. If
installed properly, these tempera-
tures meet the requirement of the
national product standard. Fol-
low all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.
(GA6050, GA6052,
and GA6053)
All Models
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clear-
ances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• operate the logs only with the
flue damper open
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel