Mantel Clearances - Superior VFGT24NR Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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 clearances
listed below, 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 6).
10"
8"
6"
2 1 "
/2
Minimum Non-
(A)
Combustible
Material
12"
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material Height
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
Without Using Hood
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 clear-
ances shown in Figure 7, when using hood.
12"
10"
8"
6"
2 1 /2 "
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
8"
Min.
Hood (GA6050
or GA6053)
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
When Using Hood
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INSTALLATION
Mantel Shelf
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum
distances are
in inches
18" 20" 22" 24"
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Mantel Shelf
Underside
of Mantel
Shelf
12" 15" 18" 20"
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
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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 tem-
peratures 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 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
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A. If installing appliance on the floor level,
you must maintain the minimum distance
of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8).
B. If combustible materials are less than
14" to the fireplace, you must install ap-
pliance at least 5" above the top surface
of combustible flooring including tile and
carpet. (see Figure 9).
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
If Installed at Floor Level
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
Combustible
Material
14"
Min.
Noncombustible Material
Hearth
Combustible
Material
5"
Min.
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