FLOOR CLEARANCE
The gas log heater must be installed at least 1
tile, which is closer than 14" to the base of the fireplace. The minimum distance must be maintained from the top
surface of carpeting, tile, etc. Figure 10
OR
The gas log heater may be installed nearer to the floor if a minimum of 14" of noncombustible material such as
slate or marble is installed between the base of the fireplace and the combustible flooring. Figure 11
16
FP2003
Figure 10 - Minimum Clearance above Combustible Flooring
FP2003
min clear comb floor
FP2004
This Distance May Now be
Less Than 1
Figure 11 - Minimum Clearance above Combustible Flooring with
Noncombustible Material Installed at Base of Fireplace
FP2004
min clear nocomb floor
3
/
" above any combustible flooring material, such as carpeting or
8
Heater in
Fireplace or
Firebox
Combustible
Material
1
/
" Minimum
3
8
Heater in
Fireplace or
Firebox
14" Minimum
3
/
"
8
Combustible
Material
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