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