Superior MNF24ONM Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 6

MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances,
you must also meet required clearances between fi replace
opening and mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clearances
listed below, you will need a hood.
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and
top of fi replace opening, a hood is not required (see Figure
4, Page 6).
10"
8"
6"
1 /2
2 "
Minimum Non-
(A)
Combustible
Material
12"
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material Height
Figure 4 -
Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a
Hood
If minimum clearances in Figure 4, 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 5, when using hood.
12"
10"
8"
6"
1 /2
2 "
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
8"
Min.
Hood (GA6050
or GA6053)
Figure 5
- Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
Minimum clearance requirements include any projections such as shelves, window
sills, mantels, etc. above the appliance.
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INSTALLATION
Mantel Shelf
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum
distances are
in inches
18" 20" 22" 24"
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Mantel Shelf
Underside
of Mantel
Shelf
12" 15" 18" 20"
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
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NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent
walls and mantels become hot during opera-
tion. Walls and mantels above the fi rebox 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 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
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A. If installing appliance on the fl oor level, you must maintain the
minimum distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 6).
B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fi replace,
you must install appliance at least 5" above the combustible
fl ooring (see Figure 7).
Figure 6 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at
Figure 7 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above
Combustible Flooring
Combustible
Material
14"
Min.
Noncombustible Material
Floor Level
Hearth
Combustible
Material
5"
Min.
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