Placement In A Fireplace With A Restrictive Barrier - MHSC VDY24/18D5 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THIS GAS LOG SET
The following are guidelines for placing a gas log set in a fireplace that has a restrictive barrier along the bottom
front opening of the fireplace. Some examples of barriers are glass/screen door frames and sunken/recessed
fireplaces.
Height of Restriction (X) Minimum Depth of Fireplace/Firebox
No restriction
0 to 3"
Greater than 3"
Glass door frames
with adjustable
louvers should have
the lovers fully open
while the unit is in
operation.
Height of restrictive barrier
caused by glass door frames,
recessed fireplaces, etc. from
the base or bottom surface of the
unit. (See Table).
Barriers such as the bottom of a glass door frame placed in front of a gas log set can
change the air flow characteristics of the fireplace which in turn can cause the unit to
overheat and malfunction. Any deviation from the installation guidelines on this sheet will
potentially void the warranty.
NOTE: Non combustible material such as refractory brick may be used to line the floor of the fireplace
in order to raise the height of the gas log set in relation to a restrictive barrier. If the unit is raised, THE
MINIMUM HEIgHT DIMENSION LISTED IN THE HOMEOwNER'S MANUAL MUST NOT bE ExCEEDED.
NOTE: If the log set is equipped with a remote receiver, a restrictive barrier may reduce the battery life
by increasing the ambient temperature inside the fireplace. Placement of the receiver outside of the
fireplace will extend the battery life.
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PLACEMENT IN A FIREPLACE WITH A RESTRICTIVE BARRIER

1
13 / "
2
15"
ANY BARRIER GREATER THAN THREE INCHES (3") PLACED IN FRONT OF
THE GAS LOG SET IS NOT RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
X
Figure 3 - Reference Drawing of a Log Set in an Enclosure
The log set should be
placed against or as near
as possible to the rear wall
of the fireplace/firebox.
Depth of fireplace/firebox.
(See Table).
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