Installation Guide
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INSTALLATION
MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances, you must also meet required clearances
between replace opening and mantel shelf. If the clearances listed below are
not met, you will need a hood.
Determining Mantel Clearances
If you meet minimum clearance requirements between mantel shelf and top of replace opening, a
hood is not necessary (see Fig. 7.1).
Noncombustible
Material Distance
Requirements for Safe Installation
8 in. or more Noncombustible material okay.
Less than 8 in. Noncombustible material must be extended to at least 8 in. See
between 8 in. and 12 in. above. If you can not extend material, you
must operate heater with ue damper open.
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Fig. 7.1 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 Fig. 7.2
when using a hood.
Fig. 7.1 - Minimum mantel clearances Fig. 7.2 - Minimum mantel clearances
without using hood when using hood
NOTICE: Surface temperature of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the rebox may become too hot to touch. If installed properly, these temperatures
meet the requirement of the national product standard. Follow all minimum clearances shown in this
manual.
NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum clearances shown, you must do one of
the following: Operate the logs with the ue damper open only. Raise the mantel to an acceptable
height.
Minimum
20"
Maximum
10"
4" Sheet
Metal Hood
Minimum
10"
Maximum
2.5"
Combustible
Mantel
Minimum
18"
Maximum
10"
Combustible
Mantel