Superior Fireplaces BGE18NE Installation And Operation Instruction Manual page 10

CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct type of gas (natural or propane/
LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas
type, do not install appliance. Call dealer
where you purchased the appliance for proper
type appliance.
WARNING: This appliance is
equipped for either natural gas
or propane/LP gas but not both.
Gas type is indicated on the rat-
ing plate. Field conversion is not
permitted.
INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES
FOR VENT-FREE OPERATION
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
fl oor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
Minimum Fireplace Clearance to
Combustible Materials
Side Wall 16", Ceiling 42", Floor 5",
Front 36"
LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Firebox Size
Log Set
Height Depth
Models
LBG18SM 17" 13.5"
LBG24SM 17" 13.5"
LBG30SM 21" 13.5"
LBG36SM 21'' 13.5''
LBG18BM 17'' 14.5''
LBG24BM 17'' 14.5''
LBG30BM 21'' 14.5''
Carefully follow these instructions. This will
ensure safe installation into a masonry,
UL127-listed manufactured fi replace or listed
vent-free fi rebox.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Minimum Clearances For Side
Combustible Material, Side Wall and
Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the fi replace
cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in Figure 4.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3-1/2" from the wall. This com-
bustible material must be 4" from the side
of the fi replace cabinet (see Figure 4).
NOTE: When installing your gas logs into
a manufactured fi rebox, follow fi rebox
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.
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
Front Rear
Width Width*
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for
20" 14"
26" 18"
MINIMUM NONCOMBUSTIBLE
32" 22"
MATERIAL CLEARANCES
38'' 27.5''
26'' 20''
If Not Using Mantel
29'' 22''
NOTE: If using a mantel proceed to If Using
32'' 22'' Mantel. If not using a mantel, follow the infor-
mation on this page.
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",
30" and 36" Models Only). See Figure 5 for
minimum clearances.
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Example
Combustible to Wall
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