Superior VD1824NM Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 11

MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible mate-
rial 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 6).
10"
8"
6"
1
2 / "
2
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
(A)
12"
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material Height
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
Without Using Hood
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 clearances shown
in Figure 7 when using hood.
12"
10"
8"
6"
2½"
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
8"
Min.
Hood
(GA6050 or
GA6053)
Figure 7 - 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
Continued
Mantel Shelf
Underside
of Mantel
Shelf
All
minimum
distances
are in
inches
18" 20" 22" 24"
Top of
Fireplace
Distances to
Opening
Underside of
Mantel
Mantel Shelf
Undersid
of Mantel
Shelf
12" 15" 18" 20"
Top of
Fireplace
Distances to
Opening
Underside of
Mantel
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NOTICE: Surface temperatures of ad-
jacent walls and mantels become hot
during operation. 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:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable
height
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A. If installing appliance on the fl oor level,
you must maintain the minimum distance
of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8).
B. If combustible materials are less than
14" to the fi replace, you must install ap-
pliance at least 5" above the top surface
of combustible fl ooring including tile and
carpet (see Figure 9).
14"
Min.
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
If Installed at Floor Level
Hearth
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
Combustible
Material
Noncombustible Material
Combustible
Material
5"
Min.
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