Floor Clearance - Monessen Hearth DST30 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

FLOOR CLEARANCE

The gas log heater must be installed at least 5" above any combustible fl ooring material, such as carpeting or tile,
which is closer than 14" to the base of the fi replace. The minimum distance must be maintained from the top surface
of carpeting, tile, etc. Refer to Figure 9.
OR,
The gas log heater may be installed nearer to the fl oor if a minimum of 14" of noncombustible material such as slate or marble
is installed between the base of the fi replace and the combustible fl ooring. Refer to Figure 10.
This Distance
May Now Be
Less than 5"
Figure 10 - Minimum Clearance above Combustible Flooring with
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Figure 9 - Minimum Clearance above Combustible Flooring
Noncombustible Material Installed at Base of Fireplace
Heater in
Fireplace or
Firebox
Combustible
Material
5" Minimum
Heater in
Fireplace or
Firebox
14" Minimum
Combustible
Material
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