Mantel Clearances - Firewerks VFRMV18NB Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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MANTEL CLEARANCES

In addition to meeting noncombustible material
clearances, you must also meet required clearances
between fireplace 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 fireplace opening, a hood is not
required (see Figure 6).
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.
10"
8"
6"
2 / "
1
2
Minimum Non
(A)
Combustible
12"
Material
Minimum Non
Combustible
Material Height
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
Without Using Hood
12"
10"
8"
6"
2 / "
1
2
Minimum Non
Combustible
8"
Material
Min
Hood
(GA6050,
GA6052
or GA6053)
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
When Using Hood
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Mantel Shelf
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum
distances are
28" 34 / " 38 / " 42"
1 5
2 8
in inches
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum
14 / " 18 / " 22 / " 26"
1 5 1
distances are
2 8 2
in inches
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
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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.
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 and damper
clamp installed
• raise the mantel to an ac-
ceptable height
• 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 8).
B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to
the fireplace, you must install appliance at
least 5" above the combustible flooring (see
Figure 9).
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
If Installed at Floor Level
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
Combustible
Material
14"
Min.
Noncombustible
Material
Hearth
Combustible
Material
5"
Min.
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