Superior Fireplaces TF18NR Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 11

MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible material
clearances, you must also meet required clearances
between fi replace 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 fi replace opening, a hood is not
required (see Figure 6).
Mantel Shelf
10"
8"
6"
1 /2
2 "
Minimum Non-
(A)
Combustible
Material
12" 18"
8" 14"
Minimum Non- Distances to
Combustible Underside of
Material Height Mantel
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 clearances shown in Figure 7,
when using hood.
Mantel Shelf
12"
10"
8"
6"
1 /2
2 "
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
8" 12"
Min.
Hood (GA6050
Distances to
or GA6053)
Underside of
Mantel
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When
Using Hood
Minimum clearance requirements include any projections such
as shelves, window sills, mantels, etc. above the appliance.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Set
20" 22" 24" 24"/30" Models
17" 19" 20" 18" Model
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Underside
of Mantel
Shelf
15" 18" 20"
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
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NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent
walls and mantels become hot during
operation. Walls and mantels above the
fi rebox may become hot to the touch. If in-
stalled 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 only with the fl ue
damper open
• raise the mantel to an acceptable
height
• remove the mantel
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A. If installing appliance on the fl oor level, you
must maintain the minimum distance of 14"
to combustibles (see Figure 8).
B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to the
fi replace, you must install appliance at least 5"
above the top surface of combustible fl ooring
including tile and carpet (see Figure 9).
14"
Min.
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances If
Installed at Floor Level
Hearth
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
Combustible
Material
Noncombustible Material
Combustible
Material
5"
Min.
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