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EYF Series Unvented Gas Log Set
FLOOR CLEARANCE
The gas log heater must be installed at least 5" above any
combustible flooring material, such as carpeting or tile,
which is closer than 14" to the base of the fireplace. The
minimum distance must be maintained from the top surface
of carpeting, tile, etc. Figure 9
OR,
The gas log heater may be installed nearer to the floor if a
minimum of 14" of noncombustible material such as slate
or marble is installed between the base of the fireplace and
the combustible flooring. Figure 10
Heater in Fireplace
or firebox
Figure 9 -
Minimum Clearance Above Combustible Flooring
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floor clear comb
Heater in Fireplace or
Firebox
Figure 10-
Minimum Clearance above Combustible Flooring with
Noncombustible Material Installed at Base of Fireplace
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floor clear noncomb
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Monessen • EYF18/24 Gas Log Heater Installation/Owner's Manual • 65D1009 • Rev G • 01/2020
Combustible
5" Min.
Material
Combustible
Material
This Distance May
Now be Less than 5"
14" Min.
FIREPLACE PREPARATION
Before installing in a solid fuel burning
fireplace, The chimney flue and firebox must
be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and
loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner.
This appliance is for installation only in a solid
fuel burning fireplace (masonry fireplace or
manufactured fireplace) with a working
flue and constructed of noncombustible
material.
Exception: DO NOT install this appliance
in a factory-built fireplace that includes
instructions stating that it has not been
tested or should not be used with unvented
gas logs.
BEFORE FULLY INSTALLING THE UNIT:
•
Turn OFF the gas supply to the fireplace or firebox.
•
Seal any fresh air vents and/or ash clean-out doors
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located on the floor or wall of the fireplace. If left un-
sealed, drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting. Use
a heat resistant sealant. Do not seal the chimney flue
damper.
INSTALLING VENTED APPLIANCES
Manual and millivolt controlled gas logs may be installed as
a vented decorative log set in compliance with ANSI Z21.60
and National Fuel Gas Code, Section 6.6 Since, the gas
logs are operated with the damper open, non-combustible
material and minimum mantel requirements do not apply.
NOTE: The use of a thermostat is prohibited in vented log
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applications.
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BEFORE INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE:
•
Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox.
•
Have the fireplace floor and chimney professionally
cleaned to remove ashes, soot, creosote or other ob-
structions. Have this cleaning performed annually after
installation.
INSTALLATION
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