Superior Fireplaces BGE18NE Installation And Operation Instruction Manual page 12

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
12"
10"
8"
6"
1 /2
2 "
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
8"
Min.
Hood
(GA6050 or
GA6053)
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
When Using Hood
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 ap-
pliance at least 5" above the top surface
of combustible fl ooring including tile and
carpet (see Figure 9).
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
If Installed at Floor Level
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Mantel Shelf
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Sets
18", 24",
12" 15" 18" 20"
30" & 36"
Models
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Combustible
Material
14"
Min.
Noncombustible Material
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Hearth
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
INSTALLING HEATER BASE
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: You must secure
this heater to fi replace fl oor. If
not, heater will move when you
adjust controls. Moving heater
may cause a gas leak.
WARNING: If installing in a
sunken fi replace, special care
is needed. You must raise the
fi replace fl oor to allow access
to heater control panel. This
will ensure adequate air fl ow
and guard against sooting and
controls being damaged. Raise
fi replace fl oor with noncombus-
tible material. Make sure material
is secure.
CAUTION: Do not pick up
heater base assembly by burn-
ers. This could damage heater.
Only handle base assembly by
grates.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burners
are level. If heater is not level, heater will not
work properly.
Installation Items Needed
• hardware package (provided with heater)
• approved fl exible gas hose and fi ttings (if
allowed by local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
• electric drill with 3/16" masonry drill bit
Combustible
Material
5"
Min.
900703-00C