Superior TF18NE Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 11

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
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-
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INSTALLATION
Mantel Shelf
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Sets
12" 15" 18" 20" 18", 24",
30" & 36"
Models
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
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Continued
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
INSTALLING HEATER BASE
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: You must secure
this heater to fireplace floor. If
not, heater will move when you
adjust controls. Moving heater
may cause a gas leak.
WARNING: If installing in a
sunken fireplace, special care
is needed. You must raise the
fireplace floor to allow access to
heater control panel. This will in-
sure adequate air flow and guard
against sooting and controls
being damaged. Raise fireplace
floor with noncombustible mate-
rial. 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.
Combustible
Material
14"
Min.
Noncombustible Material
Hearth
Combustible
Material
5"
Min.
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