Desa VML27NR Operation And Installation Manual page 11

NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels be-
come hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the firebox
may become hot to the touch.
If installed properly, these tem-
peratures meet the requirement
of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
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inStALLAtion
10"
8"
6"
2 1 /2 "
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
(A)
12"
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material Height
12"
10"
8"
6"
2½"
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
Hood
(GA6050,
GA6052 or
GA6053)
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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
Mantel Shelf
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum
distances are
in inches
18" 20" 22" 24"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Mantel Shelf
8" 12" 15" 18"
Min.
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
Underside
of Mantel
Shelf
20"
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
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