Superior TF18NV Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 10

NOTE: When installing your gas logs into
a manufactured firebox, follow firebox
manufacturer's instructions for minimum
clearances to combustible materials.
B. Clearances from the top of the fi replace
opening to the ceiling should not be less
than 42".
Maintain adequate clearances for accessibility for purposes
of servicing and proper operation.
Example
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
Minimum Noncombustible Material
Clearances
If Not Using Mantel
NOTE: If using a mantel proceed to If Using
Mantel. If not using a mantel, follow these
instructions.
You must have noncombustible material(s)
above the fi replace opening. Noncombustible
materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must
be at least 1/2" thick. With sheet metal, you
must have noncombustible material behind
it. Noncombustible material must extend at
least 8" up (for all models). If noncombustible
material is less than 12", you must install the
fi replace hood accessory (24" and 30" Models
Only). See Figure 5 for minimum clearances.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Noncombustible
Material Distance
(A)
12" or more
Between 8" and 12" 24" or 30" Models:
Less than 8"
*
Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate,
Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace
If Using Mantel
You must have noncombustible material(s)
above the fi replace opening. Noncombus-
tible materials (such as slate, marble, tile,
etc.) must be at least 1/2" thick. With sheet
metal, you must have noncombustible ma-
terial behind it. Noncombustible material
must extend at least 8" up (for all models). If
noncombustible material is less than 12", you
must install the fi replace hood accessory (24"
and 30" Models Only). Even if noncombustible
material is more than 12", you may need the
hood accessory to defl ect heat away from
your mantel shelf. See Figure 5 and Figures
6 and 7, Page 11, for minimum clearances.
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Requirements for
Safe Installation
Noncombustible mate-
rial OK.
Install fi replace hood ac-
cessory (GA6050 - see
Accessories, Page 36).
18" Model: Noncom-
bustible material OK.
Noncombustible mate-
rial must be extended
to at least 8". See
Between 8" and 12",
above. If you cannot
extend material, you
must operate appliance
with fl ue damper open.
Heat Resistant
Material
(A)
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