Desa VS18NV Owner's Operation And Installation Manual page 13

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Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
Figure 8 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, you must:
• operate the logs only with the flue damper open, OR
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height, OR
• remove the mantel.
Floor Clearances
A. If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimum
distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 9).
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor Level
B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fireplace, you must install
appliance at least 5" above the combustible flooring (see Figure 10).
Figure 10 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring
Mantel Shelf
12"
10"
8"
6"
1
2 "
/2
8" 12"
Min.
Hood
Distances to
(GA6050, GA6052)
Underside of
Mantel
14"
Min.
Non-Combustible
Material
Hearth
5"
Min.
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Sets
15" 18" 20" 18", 24",
& 30" Models
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Combustible
Material
Combustible
Material
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