Superior BGE18NV Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 12

Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
When Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Figure 6, page 11,
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.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above the
firebox may become hot to
the touch. If installed 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 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
12"
10"
8"
6"
2 1 /2 "
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
Hood
(GA6050
or GA6053)
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
When Using Hood
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INSTALLATION
Mantel Shelf
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum
distances are
in inches
8" 12" 15" 18" 20"
Min.
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
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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-
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 DAMPER CLAMP
ACCESSORY FOR VENTED
OPERATION
Note: When used as a vented heater, ap-
pliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel
burning fireplace with a working flue and con-
structed of noncombustible material.
For Massachusetts Residents Only: Instal-
lation of this gas log set as a vented appliance
in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts re-
Log Sets
24"/30"/36"
quires the damper be permanently removed
Models
or welded in the fully open position.
You may use this heater as a vented product.
There are three reasons for operating your
heater in the vented mode.
1. The fireplace does not meet the clearance
to combustibles requirements for vent-
free operation.
2. State or local codes do not permit vent-
free operation.
3. You prefer vented operation.
Combustible
Material
14"
Min.
Noncombustible Material
Hearth
Combustible
Material
5"
Min.
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